Diagnostic Description
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Silvery operculum and peritoneum; tail translucent ventrally; dorsal and caudal rays pigmented (Ref. 3991). Single row of body photophores (Ref. 37473).
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 20; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 28 - 31
- Recorder
- Cristina V. Garilao
Trophic Strategy
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Mesopeagic species, showing marked stratification of size with depth, with the largest individuals deepest. Exhibits diel color change, darkening slightly at night. Feeds on zooplankton.
- Recorder
- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Mesopelagic species, showing marked stratification of size with depth, with the largest individuals deepest (Ref. 4869); also bathypelagic (Ref. 5951). Exhibits diel color change, darkening slightly at night (Ref. 4769). Feeds on zooplankton.
Importance
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fisheries: of no interest
