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Myctophidae

Gaptooth lanternfish

Protomyctophum choriodon

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Southern Ocean
  • Small
Maximum length
9.5 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Generally, circumglobal between 36°S and 51°S. Southern Ocean: 57°58'S, 50°00'W in Atlantic Ocean sector and from 54°29'S, 74°00'E and 48°43'S, 70°58'E in Indian Ocean sector.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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RELATED SPECIES

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