Flaccid lanternfish

The flaccid lanternfish (Metelectrona ventralis) is a species of oceanodromous lanternfish[1] that has a lifespan of up to two years.[2] It has been found in stomachs of Champsocephalus gunnari and Dissostichus eleginoides.

Flaccid lanternfish
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Myctophiformes
Family:
Myctophidae
Genus:
Metelectrona
Species:
M. ventralis
Binomial name
Metelectrona ventralis
Becker, 1963
Synonyms

Electrona ventralis Becker, 1963

Distribution/habitat

It is a bathypelagic species, living in waters from 0 to 426 m (0 to 1,398 ft) deep, and may rise to the surface at 350 m (1,150 ft) at night.[1]

Description

It reaches a length of up to 10.7 cm (4.2 in), and has 13 to 15 dorsal soft rays, and 20 to 22 anal soft rays.[1]

References
  1. "Metelectrona ventralis summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  2. "Metelectrona ventralis (Becker 1963) - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2019-04-07.



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