Flaccid lanternfish explained

The flaccid lanternfish (Metelectrona ventralis) is a species of oceanodromous lanternfish[1] that has a lifespan of up to two years.[2] It has been found in stomachs of Champsocephalus gunnari and Dissostichus eleginoides.

Distribution/habitat

It is a bathypelagic species, living in waters from deep, and may rise to the surface at at night.

Description

It reaches a length of up to, and has 13 to 15 dorsal soft rays, and 20 to 22 anal soft rays.

References

  1. Web site: Metelectrona ventralis summary page. FishBase. en. 2019-04-07.
  2. Web site: Metelectrona ventralis (Becker 1963) - Encyclopedia of Life. eol.org. 2019-04-07.