Gymnoscopelus bolini Andriashev, 1962
Grand lanternfish
Gymnoscopelus bolini
photo by SFSA

 Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae
 Max. size:  28 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  benthopelagic; depth range - 4200 m, oceanodromous
 Distribution:  Generally ranges between Antarctic Polar Front and Subtropical Convergence, but with northern extension to about 38°S off Argentina, to 40°S off Chile and to 34°S in the southeast Atlantic.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-22; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 19-22
 Biology:  Oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066). Found within the upper 200 m in the region of Antarctic Polar Front, but inhabits deeper northwards at night.
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Jarre-Teichmann, Astrid - 23.01.93
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 03.07.15

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