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Myctophidae

Lanternfish

Lampanyctus photonotus

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Elongated
  • Small

Lampanyctus photonotus is a species of lanternfish.

Maximum length
8.5 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Atlantic Ocean: 55°N-30°S but absent in the Benguela Upwelling Region (Ref. 4066 ). Western Pacific.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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RELATED SPECIES

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