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Deepwater Lanternfish

Taaningichthys bathyphilus (Tåning 1928)

Morphology

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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 14; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 12 - 14
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Cristina V. Garilao
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Trophic Strategy

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High-oceanic and bathypelagic (Ref. 4066), mostly found below 675 m (Ref. 4479, 4775). Vertical migration not observed (Ref. 4479, 4775). Occurs at 800-1550 m during the day and 800-1000 m at night (Ref. 5951).
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Auda Kareen Ortañez
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Biology

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High-oceanic and bathypelagic (Ref. 4066), mostly found below 675 m (Ref. 4479, 4775). Vertical migration not observed (Ref. 4479, 4775).
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Astrid Jarre-Teichmann
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