Longfin lampfish

Lampanyctus steinbecki

Myctophid Fish of Eastern Pacific

Longfin lampfish is a marine fish found around Eastern Pacific. It inhabits deep water. The largest recorded length is 3.8 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Lanternfishes
Family: Myctophidae
Genus: Lampanyctus
Maximum length: 3.8 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: 37°N-30°S. Indian Ocean: 0°-14°S (Ref. 4066 ). Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6993 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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