Norman's lanterrnfish

Protomyctophum normani

Myctophid Fish of African Waters

Norman's lanterrnfish is a marine fish found around Circumglobal between 36° and 43°S. It inhabits deep water. The largest recorded length is 5.6 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Lanternfishes
Family: Myctophidae
Genus: Protomyctophum
Maximum length: 5.6 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Circumglobal between 36° and 43°S. Southern Ocean: 45°10'S, 69°12'E and 41°-48°S, 51°-71°E. Once taken west of Slangkop Lighthouse in southern Africa (Ref. 4066 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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