Lampanyctus festivus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Myctophiformes |
Family: | Myctophidae |
Genus: | Lampanyctus |
Species: | L. festivus
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Binomial name | |
Lampanyctus festivus Tåning, 1928
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Synonyms[2] | |
Lampanyctus festivus is a species of lanternfish.[1][2][3][4] It is found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.[1][2][4] It is a mesopelagic fish that undertakes diel vertical migration.[1] It grows to about 14 cm (5.5 in) standard length.[2] It is an important component in the diet of forkbeard Phycis phycis off the Azores.[5]