Family Myctophidae - Lanternfishes
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Class |
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Teleostei |
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No. of Genera in Ref |
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32 |
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No. of Species in Ref |
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235 |
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Environment |
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Fresh : No |
Brackish : Yes |
Marine : Yes |
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Aquarium |
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none |
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First Fossil Record |
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upper
Tertiary
Miocene |
Ref.. Berg, L.S. 1958 | |
Remark |
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Distribution: circumglobal. Below the adipose fin is a cartilaginous supporting plate. Some genera with small supramaxilla. Subocular shelf present. Anal fin origin below or slightly behind dorsal fin base. Head and body with groups and rows of small photophores; one species without. Scales cycloid; ctenoid in 4 species. Swim bladder usually present. Vertebrae 28-45. Heavily preyed upon by many marine fishes and mammals. Diurnal migration exhibited by many: most species with peak abundance between 300 and 1200 m by day and between 10 and 100 m at night. |
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Etymology |
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Greek, mykter, -eros = nose + Greek, ophis = serpent ( Ref. 45335). |
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Division |
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Marine |
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Reproductive guild |
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nonguarders |
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Typical activity level |
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normal |
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