Golden-nosed lantern fish (Diaphus chrysorhynchus) fish species and information / pictures of Golden-nosed lantern fish - Diaphus chrysorhynchus

Golden-nosed lantern fish (Diaphus chrysorhynchus) fish species information

Scientific Name
Diaphus chrysorhynchus

Common Name
Golden-nosed lantern fish

Biology
Meso- (Ref. 58302, 75154) and benthopelagic in nearshore areas at 0-190 m at night, 418-960 m during day (Ref. 58302).

Classification

Classified By
Gilbert & Cramer, 1897
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Lanternfishes (Myctophiformes)
Family
Lanternfishes (Myctophidae)

Distribution

Region
Pacific Ocean.
Distribution
Pacific Ocean.
Range
41°N - 25°S, 95°E - 154°W

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
213 m
Depth To - meters
587 m
Zone
bathyalpelagic
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 213 - 587 m (Ref. 44036)
Trophic Level
3.12 s.e. 0.25 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
1.1 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (29 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated