Diaphus signatus Gilbert, 1908
Diaphus signatus
photo by Shao, K.T.

 Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae
 Max. size:  4 cm SL (female)
 Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; depth range - 1270 m
 Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: to 18°S in the Mozambique Channel. South China Sea (Ref.74511).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-15
 Biology:  Maximum size unknown.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 23.05.94
 Modified by: Valdestamon, Roxanne Rei - 13.04.15

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