Phthanophaneron harveyi (Rosenblatt & Montgomery, 1976)
Gulf flashlightfish
Phthanophaneron harveyi
photo by Allen, G.R.

 Family:  Anomalopidae (Lanterneye fishes)
 Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 32 - 36 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: known only from the Gulf of California.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 5-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-14; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Eye prominent with subocular light organ. 13 abdominal scutes.
 Biology:  A specimen taken from a steep sandy slope with profuse black coral growth.
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 05.08.94
 Modified by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 24.09.01

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