Gulf flashlightfish (Phthanophaneron harveyi)

Scientific name: Phthanophaneron harveyi Rosenblatt & Montgomery, 1976

Gulf flashlightfish (Phthanophaneron harveyi)

The Gulf flashlightfish (Phthanophaneron harveyi) is a marine fish of the family Anomalopidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, known only from the Gulf of California.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 10. Eye prominent with subocular light organ. 13 abdominal scutes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Phthanophaneron harveyi
Family
Anomalopidae (Lanterneye fishes)
Order
Beryciformes (Sawbellies)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Depth range
32–36 m (105–118 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 32 - 36 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: known only from the Gulf of California.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: public aquariums

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Sources

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

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