Diagnostic Description
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15-16 AO photophores; 7-8 tooth patches on lower limb of second gill arch; 35-38 lateral line organs (Ref. 36121). Pectoral fins well developed with rather robust, stout rays (Ref. 36121). Nearly black to metallic blue dorsally, lighter on sides, black in mouth and gill cavity; fins dusky, marked with fine wavy lines (Ref. 6885).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Life Cycle
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Oviparous (Ref. 31442).
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 18 - 19; Vertebrae: 36 - 38
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Epipelagic to mesopelagic (Ref. 31442). Depth range between 400 to 800 m during the day, and at night it is found as shallow as 75 m (Ref. 54154). Adults feed on Sagitta, young fishes, copepods, and euphausiids (Ref. 6885). Feeds on fish and plankton (Ref. 6885).
Biology
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Epipelagic to mesopelagic (Ref. 31442). Adults feed on Sagitta, young fishes, copepods, and euphausiids (Ref. 6885). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 31442). Lipid content is 14.2 % in fresh body weight and wax ester is 58% in total lipids (Ref. 9197).
