Biology:Lampanyctus festivus

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Lampanyctus festivus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Myctophiformes
Family: Myctophidae
Genus: Lampanyctus
Species:
L. festivus
Binomial name
Lampanyctus festivus
Tåning, 1928
Synonyms[2]
  • Fowler, 1934 (Tåning, 1928)
  • (Fowler, 1934) Lampanyctus septilucis
  • Macrostoma festivum Beebe, 1932
  • Serpa bensoni Lampanyctus bensoni

Lampanyctus festivus is a species of lanternfish.[1][2][3][4] It is found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.[1][2][4] It is a mesopelagic fish that undertakes diel vertical migration.[1] It grows to about 14 cm (5.5 in) standard length.[2] It is an important component in the diet of forkbeard Phycis phycis off the Azores.[5]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2123218 entry