Diaphus similis Wisner 1974

Small patches (scales) of luminous tissue at certain photophores (although subject to erosion, these luminous scales are quite persistent and are evident on specimens that have lost all body scales and most scale pockets).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Analsoft rays: 15 - 16; Vertebrae: 34 - 36

Diaphus similis is a species of lanternfish found in the Eastern Central Pacific Ocean.