Black lantern fish (Nannobrachium nigrum)

Scientific name: Nannobrachium nigrum G?nther, 1887

The Black lantern fish (Nannobrachium nigrum) is a marine fish of the family Myctophidae. Native range: Pacific Ocean, restricted to tropical waters, primarily the western and central parts. Also in the extreme eastern tropical Indian Ocean. South China Sea.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-15; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 14 - 18; Vertebrae: 33 - 37. 9-10 tooth patches on the lower limb of the second gill arch; 10-13 AO photophores; 32-34 lateral line organs. Pectoral fins with extremely weak and flexible rays.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Nannobrachium nigrum
Family
Myctophidae (Lanternfishes)
Order
Myctophiformes (Lanternfishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.1
Depth range
100–1015 m (328–3330 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 1015 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Pacific Ocean: restricted to tropical waters, primarily the western and central parts. Also in the extreme eastern tropical Indian Ocean. South China Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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