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Diaphus similis

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Diaphus similis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Myctophiformes
Family: Myctophidae
Genus: Diaphus
Species:
D. similis
Binomial name
Diaphus similis
Wisner, 1974

Diaphus similis is a species of lanternfish found in the eastern-central Pacific Ocean.[2]

Description

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This species reaches a length of 7.2 cm (2.8 in).[3]

References

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  1. ^ Williams, A. (2019). "Diaphus similis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T130285977A130414215. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T130285977A130414215.en. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  2. ^ Paxton, J.R., R.J. Lavenberg and C. Sommer, 1995. Myctophidae. Linternillas. p. 1315-1321. In W. Fischer, F. Krupp, W. Schneider, C. Sommer, K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) Guia FAO para Identification de Especies para lo Fines de la Pesca. Pacifico Centro-Oriental. 3 Vols. FAO, Rome.
  3. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Diaphus similis". FishBase. February 2015 version.