The flaccid lanternfish (Metelectrona ventralis) is a species of oceanodromous lanternfish[1] that has a lifespan of up to two years.[2] It has been found in stomachs of Champsocephalus gunnari and Dissostichus eleginoides.

Flaccid lanternfish
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Myctophiformes
Family: Myctophidae
Genus: Metelectrona
Species:
M. ventralis
Binomial name
Metelectrona ventralis
Becker, 1963
Synonyms

Electrona ventralis Becker, 1963

Distribution/habitat

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It is a bathypelagic species, living in waters from 0 to 426 m (0 to 1,398 ft) deep, and may rise to the surface at 350 m (1,150 ft) at night.[1]

Description

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It reaches a length of up to 10.7 cm (4.2 in), and has 13 to 15 dorsal soft rays, and 20 to 22 anal soft rays.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Metelectrona ventralis summary page". FishBase. Retrieved 2019-04-07.
  2. ^ "Metelectrona ventralis (Becker 1963) - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2019-04-07.