Imposter lanternfish
Diaphus impostor
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
0-140m
Famille
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
0-140m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Myctophiformes (Lanternfishes) |
| Famille | Myctophidae (Lanternfishes) |
| Espèces | Diaphus impostor |
Foire aux questions
What family does Imposter lanternfish belong to?
Imposter lanternfish (Diaphus impostor) belongs to the family Myctophidae (Lanternfishes) in the order Myctophiformes (Lanternfishes).
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