Ichthyococcus irregularis Rechnitzer & Böhlke, 1958
Bulldog lightfish

Family:  Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes)
Max. size:  7.6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 2213 - 3658 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: throughout the California Current region, seaward of the continental shelf (Ref. 35839).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-15; Vertebrae: 38-39. Branchiostegal rays: 12 (Ref. 35839).
Biology:  Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35839).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 July 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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