Lampadena speculigera

Mirror lanternfish | Lampe à nez denté | TSN Code 162708

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)

Specific to the species

• Myctophids: black body, rounded head, large eyes
• L. speculigera: robust body, dorsal and anal 'mirrors'
• All other Myctophidae are very difficult to identify (usually in poor condition) and should be recorded at the family level
• Species may be mistaken for other 'light fishes': note head shape, eye size, and point of origin of anal fin (vs. Neoscopelidae and Gonostomatidae)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 3
• Total catch in weight (kg): < 1
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 121
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 0
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 0
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 0
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 3

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

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This species is part of the following group(s):

• Fishes with photophores