Bolinichthys nikolayi
Bolinichthys nikolayi Becker, 1978
Nikolay's lanternfish


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Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Lampanyctinae
Max. size:  4.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 25 - 1760 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300, 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 June 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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