Loweina interrupta (Tåning, 1928)
Loweina interrupta
photo by SFSA

Family:  Myctophidae (Lanternfishes), subfamily: Myctophinae
Max. size:  3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 60 - 800 m, oceanodromous
Distribution:  Bitemperate in Atlantic and in southern Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 15-16
Biology:  High-oceanic and mesopelagic.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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