Lampichthys procerus (Brauer, 1904)
Blackhead lanternfish
Lampichthys procerus
photo by SFSA

 Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae
 Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 2000 m, oceanodromous
 Distribution:  Circumglobal in the southern hemisphere in the region of the Subtropical Convergence but with extensions into lower latitudes in eastern boundary currents. In the Southern Ocean, known from 45°10'S, 69°12'E (Ref. 5182). East coast of America between 31°S and 44°S (Ref. 47377).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-18; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 21-23
 Biology:  High-oceanic, mesopelagic (Ref. 4479, 75154). Found between 100-700 m at night. Sexually mature from about 8.0 cm (Ref. 4479).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Jarre-Teichmann, Astrid - 23.01.93
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 17.08.94

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