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Myctophidae

Damsel lanternfish

Protomyctophum luciferum

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Southern Ocean
  • Fusiform
  • Small
Maximum length
6.1 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Probably circumglobal in distribution between 34°S and 48°S. Southern Ocean: 49°-50°S, 70°-71°E.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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