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Lampanyctus jordani Gilbert, 1913
Brokenline Lanternfish
Family: Myctophidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Aaron Baldwin     (Photo ID #18569)

Map

Source: Distribution of Lampanyctus jordani as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-12; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 17 - 20. A single cheek photophore; luminous tissue at base of adipose fin. Max length : 14.0 cm SL male/unsexed.

Source: FishBase. Paxton, J.R. 1979.

Biology

Species Biology

Deep-water marine. Mesopelagic at 0-200 m at night, 200-1000 m during day. Depth range ? - 3400 m.

Source: FishBase. Paxton, J.R. 1979.

Distribution

Distribution

North Pacific: widely distributed in the subarctic waters, including the Okhotsk and Bering seas. In British Columbia, collected on deepwater surveys, RBCM records (Gillespie pers. comm. 2011).

Source: FishBase. Paxton, J.R. 1979.

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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