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Diagnostic Description
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Serial photophores in lateral row (OA) 35–37, of which 18–19 behind pelvic-fin insertion (VAL); 56–59 photophores in ventral row to tail (IC); ventral row curving slightly outward between pectoral fin bases. Barbel short, flattened basally, tapering distally, sometimes with a slender distal extension as long as the flat basal part. Dorsal-fin rays 14–16. Color of head and body black; pale spots, when present, not forming large patches.
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Distribution
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Found across the Atlantic between about 20° and 35° N.
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Habitat
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Meso- to bathypelagic. Smaller specimens taken near the surface at night.
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Morphology
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Body not especieally elongate, its depth 4–8 times in SL. Enlarged teeth present in jaws as fangs; maxilla with a series of small, comb-like teeth pointing posteroventrally; gill argches bearing groups of short spines rather than rakers; postorbital light organ single. Dorsal-fin origin less than 60% SL, slignthly posterior to pelvic-fin insertion; dorsal adipose fin present.
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References
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Gibbs RH, Jr. 1984. Astronesthidae. In: Whitehead PJP, Bauchot M-L, Hureau J-C, Nielsen J, Tortonese E, editors. Fishes of the North-eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Paris: UNESCO. p 325–335.
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Size
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Type locality
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North Atlantic, Dana station 1368, 34°40'N, 33°16'W, depth 350 meters.
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Type specimen(s)
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Trophic Strategy
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Common in deep oceanic waters, usually living deeper than 500 m during the day. Smaller individuals migrate to near-surface or even surface waters at night. Feeds on midwater fishes and crustaceans.
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Biology
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Common in deep oceanic waters, usually living deeper than 500 m during the day. Smaller individuals migrate to near-surface or even surface waters at night. Feeds on midwater fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 2802).
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Distribution
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from slope water just south of Hudson Canyon to 20° N
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Habitat
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nektonic
North-West Atlantic Ocean species (NWARMS)
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