Superorder SCOPELOMORPHA

Introduction

The superorder Scopelomorpha comprises a single order, Myctophiformes (Nelson 2006).

 

General References

Nelson, J.S. 2006. Fishes of the World. Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 601 pp.

 

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Order MYCTOPHIFORMES

Introduction

The order Myctophirormes contains two families of deepsea fishes (Nelson 2006). Stiassny (1986, 1996) discussed relationships.

 

General References

Nelson, J.S. 2006. Fishes of the World. Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 601 pp.

Stiassny, M.L.J. 1986. The limits and relationships of the acanthomorph teleosts. Journal of Zoology, London B 1: 411-460

Stiassny, M.L.J. 1996. Basal ctenosquamate relationships and the interrelationships of the myctophiform (Scopelomorph) fishes. pp. 405-426 in Stiassny, M.L.J., Parenti, L.R. & Johnson, G.D. (eds). Interrelationships of Fishes. San Diego : Academic Press 496 pp.

 

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Family NEOSCOPELIDAE

CAAB: 37121000

Neoscopelids, New Lanternfishes


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John R. Paxton & Jennifer E. Gates

Introduction

The Neoscopelidae comprise three genera and six described species worldwide. One genus, with three described and one undescribed species, occurs in Australian waters. The undescribed species found in Australian waters off the Northwest Shelf, Western Australia (117º41´-118º17´E) in 396-420 m is closely related to Neoscopelus microchir. The family was reviewed by Nafpaktitis (1977).

Neoscopelids are known to occur in all three oceans. Neoscopelus, the only genus with photophores, and the monotypic Solivomer, known only from the Philippines, are benthopelagic over slope waters. Species of Scopelengys are meso- or bathypelagic. Maximum length attained is slightly more than 30 cm.

 

General References

Nafpaktitis, B.G. 1977. Family Neoscopelidae. In, Gibbs, R.H. (ed.) Fishes of the western North Atlantic. Memoir. Sears Foundation of Marine Research 1(7): 1-12 figs 1-5

 

Common Name References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [252] (New Lanternfishes)

Paxton, J.R. & Hulley, P.A. 1999. Families Neoscopelidae. pp. 1955-1956 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 3 pp. 1397-2068. [1955] (FAO) (Neoscopelids)

 

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Genus Neoscopelus Johnson, 1863

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

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Australian Region

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Species Neoscopelus macrolepidotus Johnson, 1863

CAAB: 37121001

Largescale Neoscopelid, Large-scaled Lantern-fish, Large-scaled Lanternfish, Largescale New Lanternfish, Largescaled Neoscopelid

 

Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle, NSW (32º50´S), south and west to Great Australian Bight (129º28´E) and off Northwest Shelf (116º30´E), WA; tropical, temperate, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Continental slope.

 

General References

McCulloch, A.R. 1930. A check-list of the fishes recorded from Australia. Memoirs of the Australian Museum 5(1–4): 1-534 [81]

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [37] (263)

Paxton, J.R. 1994. Families Neoscopelidae, Myctophidae. pp. 275-279 figs 246-249 in Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds). The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. Adelaide : State Printer 992 pp. 810 figs. [275]

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127 [37] (449)

 

Common Name References

Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds) 1994. The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. Adelaide : State Printer 992 pp. 810 figs. [276] (Large-scaled Lanternfish, Largescale New Lanternfish)

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [37] (Large-scaled Lantern-fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Largescaled Neoscopelid)

 

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Species Neoscopelus microchir Matsubara, 1943

CAAB: 37121002

Shortfin Neoscopelid

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Northwest Shelf, WA (116º42´E) and off NSW from Newcastle (32º50´S) to Kiama (33º39´S); tropical, west Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Continental slope.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [252]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Shortfin Neoscopelid)

 

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Species Neoscopelus porosus Arai, 1969

CAAB: 37121003

Spangleside Neoscopelid

 

Distribution

States

Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off the Northwest Shelf, WA (117º45´E); tropical, Japan.


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IMCRA

Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Continental slope.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [252]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Spangleside Neoscopelid)

 

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Family MYCTOPHIDAE

CAAB: 37122000

Lantern Fishes, Lanternfishes


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Introduction

Members of the Myctophidae, commonly known as lanternfishes, are found in the open waters of all oceans. Some 250 species in 32 genera are currently recognised (Paxton et al. 1984; Paxton & Hulley 1999). The described Australian fauna totals 99 species in 26 genera. An undescribed species of Lampanyctus from Australia, similar to L. festivus, is known from six specimens held in the Australian Museum from Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia.

Most myctophids undertake vertical migrations from their diurnal depths of 400–1000 m to the upper 100 m at night, some even reaching the surface waters. A few species are benthopelagic over the outer shelves and/or slopes as adults. Crustaceans and small fishes are the primary prey items, although a few specialised forms feed on pelagic molluscs. Lanternfishes are characterised by the presence of external light organs or photophores on the head and body, usually in non-linear series, a moderate to large eye, a jaw that reaches to or beyond the posterior margin of the eye, small teeth (never fang-like), scales, a short to moderate-sized body, an adipose fin and abdominal pelvic fins. The nearest relation is the family Neoscopelidae. Most species do not exceed 12.5 cm (some mature at less than 3 cm), but 28 cm is the maximum reached by an Antarctic species.

The only worldwide revision of lanternfishes in the last 50 years is that by Becker (1983). Paxton (1972, 1979) revised the genera and listed the valid species. The most useful works for identifying Australian species are two papers on Indian Ocean lanternfishes by Nafpaktitis & Nafpaktitis (1969) and Nafpaktitis (1978). However, an unpublished key to Australian species by Paxton & Williams is available. Paxton & Hulley (1999) provided a key to western central Pacific genera and Hulley (1990) detailed the Southern Ocean lanternfishes. Becker & Shcherbachev (1990), Becker (1992) and Nafpaktitis et al. (1995) treated selected species of Diaphus. Larval development in the family was reviewed by Moser et al. (1984).

The previous Australian records of the Antarctic Lanternfish, Electrona antarctica, recorded by Waite (1916), Munro (1961: 38(269)) and Whitley (1964: 37(453)), are based on a specimen collected from more than 320 km south of Australia (45°S, 138°E).

 

General References

Becker, V.E. 1983. Myctophid Fishes of the World Ocean. Moscow : Science Publishers 248 pp. 102 figs. [in Russian]

Becker, V.E. 1992. Benthopelagic fishes of the genera Idiolychnus and Diaphus (Myctophidae) from the eastern South Pacific Ocean, with the description of two new species. Voprosy Ikhtiologii 32(6): 3-10 [in Russian, English transl. in J. Ichthyol. 1993, v. 33 (no. 3):20-29]

Becker, V.E. & Shcherbachev, Y.N. 1990. Benthopelagic species of the families Neoscopelidae and Myctophidae from the Indian Ocean, with a description of a new species of Diaphus. Voprosy Ikhtiologii 30(5): 835-855 [in Russian, English transl. in J. Ichthyol. v. 30 (7):122-134]

Hulley, P.A. 1990. Family Myctophidae. pp. 146-178 in Gon, O. & Heemstra, P.C. (eds). Fishes of the Southern Ocean. Grahamstown : J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology 462 pp.

Moser, H.G., Ahlstrom, E.H. & Paxton, J.R. 1984. Myctophidae: development. pp. 218-239 figs 114-124 in Moser, H.G. et al. (eds). Ontogeny and Systematics of Fishes. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Special Publication 1: 1-760

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961]

Nafpaktitis, B.G. 1978. Systematics and distribution of lanternfishes of the genera Lobianchia and Diaphus (Myctophidae) in the Indian Ocean. Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Science Bulletin 30: 1-92 figs 1-82

Nafpaktitis, B.G., Robertson, D.A. & Paxton, J.R. 1995. Four new species of the lanternfish genus Diaphus (Myctophidae) from the Indo-Pacific. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 29(3): 335-344

Nafpaktitis, B.G. & Nafpaktitis, M. 1969. Lanternfishes (family Myctophidae) collected during cruises 3 and 6 of the R/V Anton Bruun in the Indian Ocean. Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Science Bulletin 5: 1-79 figs 1-82

Paxton, J.R. 1972. Osteology and relationships of the lanternfishes (family Myctophidae). Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Science Bulletin 13: 1-81 figs 1-22

Paxton, J.R. 1979. Nominal genera and species of lanternfishes (family Myctophidae). Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Contributions in Science 322: 1-28

Paxton, J.R., Ahlstrom, E.H. & Moser, H.G. 1984. Myctophidae: relationships. pp. 239-244 figs 125-126 in Moser, H.G. et al. (eds). Ontogeny and Systematics of Fishes. American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists. Special Publication 1: 1-760

Paxton, J.R. & Hulley, P.A. 1999. Families Neoscopelidae. pp. 1955-1956 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 3 pp. 1397-2068.

Waite, E.R. 1916. Fishes. Scientific Reports of the Australasian Antarctic Research Expedition, 1911-1914 C 3(1): 1-92 figs 1-16 pls 1-5

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127

 

Common Name References

Paxton, J.R. & Hulley, P.A. 1999. Families Neoscopelidae. pp. 1955-1956 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 3 pp. 1397-2068. [1957] (FAO) (Lanternfishes)

Whitley, G.P. 1966. Marine Fishes of Australia. Brisbane : Jacaranda Press Vol. 1 pp. 1-142. [36] (Lantern Fishes)

 

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Genus Benthosema Goode & Bean, 1896

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Timor Transition (1), Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northwest Shelf Province (27), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

General References

Paxton, J.R. & Hulley, P.A. 1999. Families Neoscopelidae. pp. 1955-1956 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 3 pp. 1397-2068.

 

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Species Benthosema fibulatum (Gilbert & Cramer, 1897)

CAAB: 37122078

Spinycheek Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Port Hedland, WA (17º59´S), Raine Island, QLD (11º35´S) and off Cape Byron (28º37´S) to Kiama (34º40´S), NSW; tropical, Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [254]

Paxton, J.R. & Hulley, P.A. 1999. Families Neoscopelidae. pp. 1955-1956 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 3 pp. 1397-2068. [1965]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Paxton, J.R. & Hulley, P.A. 1999. Families Neoscopelidae, Myctophidae. pp. 1955-1965 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 3 pp. 1397–2068. [1965], FAO) (Spinycheek Lanternfish)

 

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Species Benthosema pterotum (Alcock, 1890)

CAAB: 37122079

Opaline Lanternfish, Spinycheek Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Northern Territory, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

West of Darwin (128ºE) to Arafura Sea, NT (133º56´E); tropical, Indo-Pacific.


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IMCRA

Timor Transition (1), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26), Northwest Shelf Province (27)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Continental shelf, mesopelagic, pelagic.

 

General References

Legand, M. & Rivaton, J. 1967. Cycles biologiques des poissons mesopelagiques dans l'est de l'Ocean Indien. Cahiers O.R.S.T.O.M. Serie Océanographique 5(4): 73-98 figs 1-12

Paxton, J.R. & Hulley, P.A. 1999. Families Neoscopelidae. pp. 1955-1956 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 3 pp. 1397-2068. [1965]

 

Common Name References

Paxton, J.R. & Hulley, P.A. 1999. Families Neoscopelidae. pp. 1955-1956 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 3 pp. 1397-2068. [1965] (FAO) (Spinycheek Lanternfish)

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Species Benthosema suborbitale (Gilbert, 1913)

CAAB: 37122024

Dimple Lanternfish, Smallfin Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Great Sandy Island, QLD (24º29´S) to Flinders Island, TAS (39º58´S) and off Cape Bouvard (32º44´S) to off Dirk Hartog Island (26ºS), WA; temperate, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

Paxton, J.R. & Hulley, P.A. 1999. Families Neoscopelidae. pp. 1955-1956 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 3 pp. 1397-2068. [1965]

 

Common Name References

Paxton, J.R. & Hulley, P.A. 1999. Families Neoscopelidae. pp. 1955-1956 in Carpenter, K.E. & Niem, V.H. (eds). The Living Marine Resources of the Western Central Pacific. FAO Species Identification Guide for Fisheries Purposes. Rome : FAO Vol. 3 pp. 1397-2068. [1965] (FAO) (Smallfin Lanternfish)

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Genus Bolinichthys Paxton, 1972

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Bolinichthys indicus (Nafpaktitis & Nafpaktitis, 1969)

CAAB: 37122074

Smoothcheek Lanternfish, Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Drummond Rock (29º57´S) to off Cape Bouvard (32º44´S), WA; temperate, Indo-Atlantic.


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IMCRA

Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [257]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Lanternfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Smoothcheek Lanternfish)

 

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Species Bolinichthys longipes (Brauer, 1906)

CAAB: 37122025

Popeye Lanternfish, Popeye Lampfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland


Extra Distribution Information

Off Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S) to off Bega, NSW (36º35´S); tropical, Indo-Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Popeye Lampfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Popeye Lanternfish)

 

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Species Bolinichthys nikolayi Becker, 1978

CAAB: 37122026

Nikolay's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle (33º16´S) to off Tuross (36º04´S), NSW; temperate, south-west Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Nikolay's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Bolinichthys photothorax (Parr, 1928)

CAAB: 37122027

Spurcheek Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales


Extra Distribution Information

Off Port Stephens (32º46´S) to off Broken Bay (33º34´S), NSW; tropical, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1983. Temporal and spatial patterns of lanternfish (family Myctophidae) communities associated with a warm-core eddy. Marine Biology, Berlin 74: 231-244 figs 1-8

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Spurcheek Lanternfish)

 

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Species Bolinichthys pyrsobolus (Alcock, 1890)

CAAB: 37122080

Fiery Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Dampier, WA (18º40´S); tropical, Indo-west Pacific.


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IMCRA

Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [255]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Fiery Lanternfish)

 

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Species Bolinichthys supralateralis (Parr, 1928)

CAAB: 37122028

Stubby Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle (33º04´S) to off Cape Howe (37º24´S), NSW; temperate, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Nafpaktitis, B.G., Backus, R.H., Craddock, J.E., Haedrich, R.L., Robison, B.H. & Karnella, C. 1977. Family Myctophidae. In, Gibbs, R.H. (ed.) Fishes of the western North Atlantic. Memoir. Sears Foundation of Marine Research 1(7): 13-265 figs 1-180

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Stubby Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Centrobranchus Fowler, 1904

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Centrobranchus andreae (Lütken, 1892)

CAAB: 37122081

Andrea's Lanternfish, Andre's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Queensland


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape York, QLD (12º41´S); tropical, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [255]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase, Papua New Guinea) (Andre's Lanternfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Andrea's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Centrobranchus nigroocellatus (Günther, 1873)

CAAB: 37122029

Roundnose Lanternfish, Pig-nosed Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Bunbury (33º20´S) to off North West Cape (21º55´S), WA and off Cape York, QLD (12º39´S) to off Sydney, NSW (34º09´S); tropical, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Becker, V.E. 1964. Slendertailed myctophids (genera Loweina, Tarletonbeania, Gonichthys and Centrobranchus) of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, systematics and distribution. Trudy Instituta Okeanologii. Akademiya Nauk SSSR. Moskva 73: 11-75 figs 1-25 [in Russian]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Papua New Guinea) (Pig-nosed Lanternfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Web 2004. Fishbase. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary., Fishbase) (Roundnose Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Ceratoscopelus Günther, 1864

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Ceratoscopelus warmingii (Lütken, 1892)

CAAB: 37122021

Warming's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape York, QLD (12º40´S) to off Cape Cuvier, WA (24º06´S); tropical, temperate, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Legand, M. & Rivaton, J. 1967. Cycles biologiques des poissons mesopelagiques dans l'est de l'Ocean Indien. Cahiers O.R.S.T.O.M. Serie Océanographique 5(4): 73-98 figs 1-12

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Warming's Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Diaphus Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1890

 

Excluded Taxa

Misidentifications

MYCTOPHIDAE: Diaphus aliciae Fowler, 1934 — Nafpaktitis, B.G., Robertson, D.A. & Paxton, J.R. 1995. Four new species of the lanternfish genus Diaphus (Myctophidae) from the Indo-Pacific. New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 29(3): 335-344 (based on misidentified Diaphus impostor)

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Norfolk Island Province (21), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Diaphus anderseni Tåning, 1932

CAAB: 37122030

Andersen's Lanternfish, Andersen's Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Dampier, WA (18º40´S) and off Townsville, QLD (16º42´S) to off Bega, NSW (36º31´S); tropical, temperate, circumglobal (not recorded from western Indian Ocean).


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Andersen's Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Andersen's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus bertelseni Nafpaktitis, 1966

CAAB: 37122031

Bertelsen's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle (33º17´S) to off Bega (36º33´S), NSW; temperate, discontinuous (Atlantic, west-central Pacific).


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Bertelsen's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus brachycephalus Tåning, 1928

CAAB: 37122032

Shorthead Lanternfish, Short-headed Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Dirk Hartog Island (26ºS) to off Dampier (18º27´S), WA and off Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S) to off Bega, NSW (36º31´S); tropical, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Nafpaktitis, B.G., Backus, R.H., Craddock, J.E., Haedrich, R.L., Robison, B.H. & Karnella, C. 1977. Family Myctophidae. In, Gibbs, R.H. (ed.) Fishes of the western North Atlantic. Memoir. Sears Foundation of Marine Research 1(7): 13-265 figs 1-180

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Short-headed Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Shorthead Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus chrysorhynchus Gilbert & Cramer, 1897

CAAB: 37122083

Goldnose Lanternfish, Golden-nosed Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Dampier (18º43´S) to off Port Hedland (17º59´S) WA and off Raine Island, QLD (11º35´S); tropical, west-central Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [256]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Golden-nosed Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Goldnose Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus coeruleus (Klunzinger, 1871)

CAAB: 37122006

Blue Lanternfish, Blue Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Dampier (18º46´S) to off Port Hedland (17º59´S), WA; tropical, Indo-west Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Continental slope, mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [257]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Blue Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Blue Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus danae Tåning, 1932

CAAB: 37122001

Dana Lanternfish, Blue Lantern-fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle, NSW (33º03´S) to off Eucla, WA (129ºE); temperate, south-west Pacific.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Continental slope, mesopelagic.

 

General References

McCulloch, A.R. 1930. A check-list of the fishes recorded from Australia. Memoirs of the Australian Museum 5(1–4): 1-534 [81] (in part, as D. coeruleus)

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [37] (264, as D. coeruleus)

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127 [37] (450)

 

Common Name References

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [37] (as D. coerulens) (Blue Lantern-fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Dana Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus diadematus Tåning, 1932

CAAB: 37122072

Crown Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Bouvard (32º44´S) to off Cape Cuvier (24ºS), WA, off Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S) and off Ballina, NSW (28º48´S); tropical, east Atlantic, Indo-west Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Legand, M. & Rivaton, J. 1967. Cycles biologiques des poissons mesopelagiques dans l'est de l'Ocean Indien. Cahiers O.R.S.T.O.M. Serie Océanographique 5(4): 73-98 figs 1-12

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Crown Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus drachmanni Tåning, 1932

CAAB: 37122015

Drachmann's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Dampier, WA (18º40´S); tropical, Indian.


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IMCRA

Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [257]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Drachmann's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus effulgens (Goode & Bean, 1896)

CAAB: 37122033

Headlight Lanternfish, Headlight Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Taree (32ºS) to off Bega (36º33´S), NSW, off Maria Island, TAS (42º38´S) and off Cape Bouvard (32º44´S) to off Perth (32ºS), WA; temperate, southern circumglobal (also recorded from North Atlantic).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Headlight Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Headlight Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus fragilis Tåning, 1928

CAAB: 37122034

Fragile Lanternfish, Fragile Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland


Extra Distribution Information

Off Townsville, QLD (19ºS) and off Sydney (33º20´S) to off Eden (37º21´S), NSW; tropical, temperate, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Allen, G.R., Hoese, D.F., Paxton, J.R., Randall, J.E., Russell, B.C., Starck, W.A., Talbot, F.H. & Whitley, G.P. 1976. Annotated checklist of the fishes of Lord Howe Island. Records of the Australian Museum 30(15): 365-454 figs 1-2

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Fragile Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Fragile Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus garmani Gilbert, 1906

CAAB: 37122084

Garman's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Port Hedland, WA (17º59´S), Raine Island, QLD (11º35´S) and from off Ballina (29ºS) to off Wollongong (34º25´S), NSW; tropical, discontinuous (west Atlantic, Indian, west-central Pacific).


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [257]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Garman's Lanternfish)

 

History of changes

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Species Diaphus hudsoni Zurbrigg & Scott, 1976

CAAB: 37122061

Hudson's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Sydney, NSW and western TAS (42º04´S) and off Salisbury Island, WA (34º23´S, 124º13´E); temperate, southern circumglobal (not recorded from Indian Ocean).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Nafpaktitis, B.G., Backus, R.H., Craddock, J.E., Haedrich, R.L., Robison, B.H. & Karnella, C. 1977. Family Myctophidae. In, Gibbs, R.H. (ed.) Fishes of the western North Atlantic. Memoir. Sears Foundation of Marine Research 1(7): 13-265 figs 1-180

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Web 2004. Fishbase. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary., Fishbase, FAO) (Hudson's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus impostor Nafpaktitis, Robertson & Paxton, 1995

CAAB: 37122082

Impostor Lanternfish

 

Miscellaneous Literature Names

 

Distribution

States

Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Rottnest Island (32ºS) to off Shoal Point (28º03´S), WA; tropical, Indo-west Pacific.


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IMCRA

Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [256] (as Diaphus aliciae)

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Impostor Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus jenseni Tåning, 1932

CAAB: 37122085

Jensen's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Queensland


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Direction, QLD (12º40´S); tropical, Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [258]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Jensen's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus kapalae Nafpaktitis, Robertson & Paxton, 1995

CAAB: 37122073

Kapala Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales


Extra Distribution Information

Temperate, south-west Pacific (New Zealand and Kermadec Islands).


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Norfolk Island Province (21)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Kapala Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus lucidus (Goode & Bean, 1896)

CAAB: 37122086

Spotlight Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Drummond Rock, WA (29º57´S); tropical, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [258]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Spotlight Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus luetkeni (Brauer, 1904)

CAAB: 37122035

Luetken's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Cuvier (24ºS) to off North West Cape (22º12´S), WA and off Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S) to off Port Kembla, NSW (34º28´S); tropical, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Luetken's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus malayanus Weber, 1913

CAAB: 37122087

Malayan Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Queensland


Extra Distribution Information

Off Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S); tropical, Indo-west-central Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [258]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Malayan Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus meadi Nafpaktitis, 1978

CAAB: 37122036

Mead's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Coffs Harbour, NSW (30º15´S) to off Perth, WA (32ºS); temperate, southern circumglobal.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Web 2004. Fishbase. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary., Fishbase, FAO) (Mead's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus metopoclampus (Cocco, 1829)

CAAB: 37122037

Bluntnose Lanternfish, Spothead Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle, NSW (35°36´S); temperate, Indo-west-central Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Spothead Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Bluntnose Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus mollis Tåning, 1928

CAAB: 37122038

Soft Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S) to off Brush Island, NSW (35º36´S) and off Perth (32ºS) to off Dirk Hartog Island (26ºS), WA; tropical, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Allen, G.R., Hoese, D.F., Paxton, J.R., Randall, J.E., Russell, B.C., Starck, W.A., Talbot, F.H. & Whitley, G.P. 1976. Annotated checklist of the fishes of Lord Howe Island. Records of the Australian Museum 30(15): 365-454 figs 1-2

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Soft Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus ostenfeldi Tåning, 1932

CAAB: 37122012

Ostenfeld's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Jervis Bay, NSW (35º27´S) to off Cape Pasley, WA (124ºE); temperate, southern circumglobal.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Collins, S.P. & Baron, M.P. 1981. Demersal and pelagic trawling survey of the M.T. Denebola in southern Australian waters, 1979–80 summer. Tasmanian Fisheries Research 24: 2-48 figs 1-22

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Ostenfeld's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus parri Tåning, 1932

CAAB: 37122039

Parr's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Dampier, WA (18º40´S), off Townsville, QLD (19ºS) and off Newcastle (32º59´S) to off Brush Island (35º36´S), NSW; tropical, Indo-west-central Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Parr's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus perspicillatus (Ogilby, 1898)

CAAB: 37122008

Flatface Lanternfish, Transparent Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Port Gregory (28º20´S) to off Dirk Hartog Island (25º20´S), WA, off Townsville, QLD (19ºS) and from off Tuggerah Lake (33º20´S) to off Brush Island (35º36´S), NSW; tropical, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [265]

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127 [37] (440)

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Transparent Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Flatface Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus phillipsi Fowler, 1934

CAAB: 37122088

Phillips' Lanternfish, Bolin's Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

Queensland


Extra Distribution Information

Off Townsville, QLD (19ºS); tropical, Indo-Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [259]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Bolin's Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Phillips' Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus problematicus Parr, 1928

CAAB: 37122089

Problematic Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Dirk Hartog Island (26ºS) to off Dampier (18º06´S), WA; tropical, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [259]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Problematic Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus regani Tåning, 1932

CAAB: 37122090

Regan's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off North West Cape (22º12´S) to off Port Hedland (17º59´S), WA and off Cape Weymouth, QLD (12º40´S); tropical, Indo-west Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [259]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Regan's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus splendidus (Brauer, 1904)

CAAB: 37122040

Horned Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Queensland, Victoria


Extra Distribution Information

Off Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S) and off Rame Head, VIC (38º08´S); tropical, temperate, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1983. Temporal and spatial patterns of lanternfish (family Myctophidae) communities associated with a warm-core eddy. Marine Biology, Berlin 74: 231-244 figs 1-8

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Horned Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus termophilus Tåning, 1928

CAAB: 37122041

Warmwater Lanternfish, Taaning's Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

Off Tully, QLD (17º56´S) and off Tuggerah Lake, NSW (33º20´S) to off Hobart, TAS (42º39´S); tropical, temperate, discontinuous (Atlantic and south-west Pacific).


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Taaning's Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Warmwater Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus thiollierei Fowler, 1934

CAAB: 37122091

Thiolliere's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Dampier, WA (18º40´S); tropical, Indo-west Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [260]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Thiolliere's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Diaphus watasei Jordan & Starks, 1904

CAAB: 37122013

Watase's Lanternfish, Watases Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Raine Island (11º35´S) and Tully (18º03´S), QLD, off Tweed Heads, NSW (28º14´S), off Portland, VIC (141ºE), the Great Australian Bight off Ceduna, SA (133º12´E) and off Eucla (128º18´E) to off Broome (15º15´S), WA; tropical, temperate, Indo-west Pacific.


Note that conversion of the original AFD map of states, drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones to IBRA and IMCRA regions may have produced errors. The new maps will be reviewed and corrected as updates occur. The maps may not indicate the entire distribution. See further details below.

IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Continental slope, mesopelagic.

 

General References

Collins, S.P. & Baron, M.P. 1981. Demersal and pelagic trawling survey of the M.T. Denebola in southern Australian waters, 1979–80 summer. Tasmanian Fisheries Research 24: 2-48 figs 1-22

Paxton, J.R. 1994. Families Neoscopelidae, Myctophidae. pp. 275-279 figs 246-249 in Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds). The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. Adelaide : State Printer 992 pp. 810 figs. [278]

 

Common Name References

Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds) 1994. The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. Adelaide : State Printer 992 pp. 810 figs. [278] (Watases Lanternfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Watase's Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Diogenichthys Bolin, 1939

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

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Species Diogenichthys atlanticus (Tåning, 1928)

CAAB: 37122042

Atlantic Lanternfish, Longfin Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S) to off Port Hacking, NSW (34º10´S) and off Cape Pasley (124ºE) to off Geraldton (28º56´S), WA; tropical, temperate, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

McGinnis, R.F. 1982. Biology of the Antarctic Seas XII. Biogeography of lanternfishes (Myctophidae) south of 30°S. American Geophysical Union. Antarctic Research Series 35: 1-110 figs 1-56

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Longfin Lanternfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Atlantic Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Electrona Goode & Bean, 1896

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

East Atlantic-Indo-Pacific (1 species), all others southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), West Tasmania Transition (9)

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Australian Region

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Species Electrona carlsbergi (Tåning, 1932)

CAAB: 37122104

Carlsberg's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

East of Flinders Island (40º09´S) to off south TAS (44º16´S); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

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Species Electrona paucirastra Bolin, 1962

CAAB: 37122075

Belted Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off eastern TAS (42º34´S) to off southern TAS (47º11´S) and off Cape Pasley, WA (124ºE); temperate, southern circumglobal (except central South Pacific).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Collins, S.P. & Baron, M.P. 1981. Demersal and pelagic trawling survey of the M.T. Denebola in southern Australian waters, 1979–80 summer. Tasmanian Fisheries Research 24: 2-48 figs 1-22

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Belted Lanternfish)

 

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Species Electrona risso (Cocco, 1829)

CAAB: 37122043

Risso's Lanternfish, Risso's Lantern-fish

 

Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Tuggerah Lake, NSW (33º20´S) to off Hobart, TAS (42º34´S) and off Cape Bouvard, WA (33ºS); temperate, circumglobal (except north-west Atlantic).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

McCulloch, A.R. 1930. A check-list of the fishes recorded from Australia. Memoirs of the Australian Museum 5(1–4): 1-534 [81]

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [38] (270, as E. rissoi)

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127 [37] (451)

 

Common Name References

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [38] (Risso's Lantern-fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Risso's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Electrona subaspera (Günther, 1864)

CAAB: 37122014

Rough Lanternfish, Bigeye Lantern-fish

 

Distribution

States

Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

Off southern TAS (47º11´S); temperate, southern circumglobal (except Indian Ocean).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [37] (271)

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127 [37] (444)

 

Common Name References

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [38] (Bigeye Lantern-fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Rough Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Gonichthys Gistel, 1850

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Gonichthys barnesi Whitley, 1943

CAAB: 37122044

Barnes' Lanternfish, Slender-tailed Lantern Fish, Slender-tailed Lantern-fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Sydney (33º46´S) to off Jervis Bay (35º07´S), NSW and off Eucla (128º38´E) to off Cape Burney (29ºS), WA; temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

McCulloch, A.R. 1930. A check-list of the fishes recorded from Australia. Memoirs of the Australian Museum 5(1–4): 1-534 [80] (as Myctophum coruscans)

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [39] (273, as G. cocco)

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127 [37] (443)

 

Common Name References

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [39] (Slender-tailed Lantern-fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Barnes' Lanternfish)

Whitley, G.P. 1934. Supplement to the check-list of the fishes of New South Wales. 12 unnumbered pages in McCulloch, A.R. (ed.). The Fishes and Fish-like Animals of New South Wales. Sydney : Roy. Zool. Soc. N.S.W. 104 pp. 43 pls. [3] (Slender-tailed Lantern Fish)

 

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Genus Gymnoscopelus Günther, 1873

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

Southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Gymnoscopelus hintonoides Hulley, 1981

CAAB: 37122105

False-Midas Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

East of Nowra, NSW (34º54´S) to south of Bruny Island, TAS (44º22´S); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

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Species Gymnoscopelus microlampas Hulley, 1981

CAAB: 37122106

Minispotted Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

South of Bruny Island, TAS (44º13´S); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

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Species Gymnoscopelus piabilis (Whitley, 1931)

CAAB: 37122018

Southern Blacktip Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

From south (47º13´S) to south-west (43º50´S) of TAS; temperate, discontinuous (South Atlantic, South, east and west Pacific).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Collins, S.P. & Baron, M.P. 1981. Demersal and pelagic trawling survey of the M.T. Denebola in southern Australian waters, 1979–80 summer. Tasmanian Fisheries Research 24: 2-48 figs 1-22

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Southern Blacktip Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Hygophum Bolin, 1939

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

General References

Becker, V.E. 1965. Lanternfishes of the genus Hygophum (Myctophidae, Pisces), systematics and distribution. Trudy Instituta Okeanologii. Akademiya Nauk SSSR. Moskva 73: 11-75 figs 1-11 [in Russian; Bur. Comm. Fish. Ichthyol. Lab. Transl. 45]

 

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Species Hygophum hanseni (Tåning, 1932)

CAAB: 37122045

Hansen's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Tuggerah Lake, NSW (33º20´S) to off Perth, WA (32ºS); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Hansen's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Hygophum hygomii (Lütken, 1892)

CAAB: 37122004

Hygom's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Double Island Point, QLD (26º04´S) to off Rame Head, VIC (38º27´S) and south of Point Dempster (124º13´E) to off North West Cape (20ºS), WA; temperate, southern circumglobal (except central Pacific; also in North Atlantic).


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Becker, V.E. 1965. Lanternfishes of the genus Hygophum (Myctophidae, Pisces), systematics and distribution. Trudy Instituta Okeanologii. Akademiya Nauk SSSR. Moskva 73: 11-75 figs 1-11 [in Russian; Bur. Comm. Fish. Ichthyol. Lab. Transl. 45]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Hygom's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Hygophum macrochir (Günther, 1864)

CAAB: 37122092

Largefin Lanternfish, Large-finned Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Howe, NSW (37º24´S) and off Eucla (128º42´E) to off Point Nuyts (116º32´E), WA; temperate, discontinuous (North Atlantic, South Pacific).


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

Extra Ecological Information

Australian specimens most closely resemble the North Atlantic species as described by Bekker.

 

General References

Becker, V.E. 1965. Lanternfishes of the genus Hygophum (Myctophidae, Pisces), systematics and distribution. Trudy Instituta Okeanologii. Akademiya Nauk SSSR. Moskva 73: 11-75 figs 1-11 [in Russian; Bur. Comm. Fish. Ichthyol. Lab. Transl. 45]

McGinnis, R.F. 1982. Biology of the Antarctic Seas XII. Biogeography of lanternfishes (Myctophidae) south of 30°S. American Geophysical Union. Antarctic Research Series 35: 1-110 figs 1-56

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase, Papua New Guinea) (Large-finned Lanternfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Largefin Lanternfish)

 

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Species Hygophum proximum Becker, 1965

CAAB: 37122023

Firefly Lanternfish, Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle (33º16´S) to off Bega (36º30´S), NSW, off Point Dempster (34º23´S, 124º13´E) and off North West Cape, WA (22º12´–20ºS) temperate, Indo-Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Becker, V.E. 1965. Lanternfishes of the genus Hygophum (Myctophidae, Pisces), systematics and distribution. Trudy Instituta Okeanologii. Akademiya Nauk SSSR. Moskva 73: 11-75 figs 1-11 [in Russian; Bur. Comm. Fish. Ichthyol. Lab. Transl. 45]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Firefly Lanternfish)

 

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Species Hygophum reinhardtii (Lütken, 1892)

CAAB: 37122046

Reinhardt's Lanternfish, Reinhardt's Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland


Extra Distribution Information

Off Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S) to off Brush Island, NSW (35º36´S); tropical, discontinuous (Atlantic and Pacific).


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Becker, V.E. 1965. Lanternfishes of the genus Hygophum (Myctophidae, Pisces), systematics and distribution. Trudy Instituta Okeanologii. Akademiya Nauk SSSR. Moskva 73: 11-75 figs 1-11 [in Russian; Bur. Comm. Fish. Ichthyol. Lab. Transl. 45]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Reinhardt's Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Reinhardt's Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Lampadena Goode & Bean, 1893

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Lampadena chavesi Collett, 1905

CAAB: 37122093

Chaves' Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Bouvard, WA (32º44´S); temperate, discontinuous (North and South Atlantic, south Indian and south-east Pacific).


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IMCRA

Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [262]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Chaves' Lanternfish)

 

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Species Lampadena luminosa (Garman, 1899)

CAAB: 37122094

Luminous Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Cuvier (24º06´S) to off Dampier (18º40´S), WA and off Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S) to off Broken Bay, NSW (33º38´S); tropical, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [262]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Luminous Lanternfish)

 

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Species Lampadena notialis Nafpaktitis & Paxton, 1968

CAAB: 37122047

Notal Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales


Extra Distribution Information

Off Tuggerah Lake (33º17´S) to off Cape Howe (37º24´S), NSW; temperate, southern circumglobal (except east Pacific).


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1983. Temporal and spatial patterns of lanternfish (family Myctophidae) communities associated with a warm-core eddy. Marine Biology, Berlin 74: 231-244 figs 1-8

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Notal Lanternfish)

 

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Species Lampadena speculigera Goode & Bean, 1896

CAAB: 37122062

Mirror Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Sydney, NSW (33º48´–34º05´S), eastern TAS (42º40´S) and off Madura, WA (127º18´E); temperate, southern circumglobal (also recorded from North Atlantic).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [263]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Mirror Lanternfish)

 

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Species Lampadena urophaos Paxton, 1963

CAAB: 37122095

Tail-light Lanternfish, Sunbeam Lampfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle, NSW (33º01´S); temperate, discontinuous (south-west Pacific, north-central and north-east Pacific, North Atlantic).


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [263]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Sunbeam Lampfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Tail-light Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Lampanyctodes Fraser-Brunner, 1949

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Lampanyctodes hectoris (Günther, 1876)

CAAB: 37122002

Hector's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Sydney, NSW (33º50´S) to off Hobart, TAS (44ºS) and Point Dempster, WA (34º23´S, 124º13´E); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Continental shelf, mesopelagic.

 

General References

Collins, S.P. & Baron, M.P. 1981. Demersal and pelagic trawling survey of the M.T. Denebola in southern Australian waters, 1979–80 summer. Tasmanian Fisheries Research 24: 2-48 figs 1-22

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Web 2004. Fishbase. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary., Fishbase, FAO) (Hector's Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Lampanyctus Bonaparte, 1840

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Lampanyctus alatus Goode & Bean, 1896

CAAB: 37122048

Winged Lanternfish, Nightlight Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Townsville, QLD (16º42´S) to off Hobart, TAS (42º41´S) and off Eucla (127º53´E) to off North West Cape (22º12´S), WA; tropical, temperate, Atlantic Indo-west Pacific.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [38] (272)

 

Common Name References

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [38] (Nightlight Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Winged Lanternfish)

 

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Species Lampanyctus australis Tåning, 1932

CAAB: 37122019

Austral Lanternfish, Nightlight Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Sydney, NSW (34º05´S) to off southern TAS (47º12´S) and off Eucla, WA (128º37´E); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127 [36] (337)

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Austral Lanternfish)

Whitley, G.P. 1934. Supplement to the check-list of the fishes of New South Wales. 12 unnumbered pages in McCulloch, A.R. (ed.). The Fishes and Fish-like Animals of New South Wales. Sydney : Roy. Zool. Soc. N.S.W. 104 pp. 43 pls. [4] (Nightlight Fish)

 

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Species Lampanyctus festivus Tåning, 1928

CAAB: 37122050

Festive Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Townsville, QLD (16º42´S) to off Cape Howe, NSW (37º24´S) and off Eucla (128º37´E) to off Dampier (18º29´S), WA; tropical, temperate, southern circumglobal (also recorded in North Atlantic).


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Festive Lanternfish)

 

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Species Lampanyctus intricarius Tåning, 1928

CAAB: 37122020

Intricate Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle, NSW (33º01´S) to off southern TAS (47º05´S) and off Eucla, WA (127º53´E); temperate, Atlantic Indo-west Pacific.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Nafpaktitis, B.G., Backus, R.H., Craddock, J.E., Haedrich, R.L., Robison, B.H. & Karnella, C. 1977. Family Myctophidae. In, Gibbs, R.H. (ed.) Fishes of the western North Atlantic. Memoir. Sears Foundation of Marine Research 1(7): 13-265 figs 1-180

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Intricate Lanternfish)

 

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Species Lampanyctus lepidolychnus Becker, 1967

CAAB: 37122051

Mermaid Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle (33º01´S) to off Brush Island (35º36´S), NSW and south of TAS (47ºS); temperate, southern circumglobal (except central and east Pacific).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

McGinnis, R.F. 1982. Biology of the Antarctic Seas XII. Biogeography of lanternfishes (Myctophidae) south of 30°S. American Geophysical Union. Antarctic Research Series 35: 1-110 figs 1-56

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Mermaid Lanternfish)

 

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Species Lampanyctus macdonaldi (Goode & Bean, 1896)

CAAB: 37122063

MacDonald's Lanternfish, Rakery Beaconlamp

 

Distribution

States

Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

Off southern TAS (47ºS); temperate, discontinuous (Atlantic, South Pacific).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

McGinnis, R.F. 1982. Biology of the Antarctic Seas XII. Biogeography of lanternfishes (Myctophidae) south of 30°S. American Geophysical Union. Antarctic Research Series 35: 1-110 figs 1-56

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Rakery Beaconlamp)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (MacDonald's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Lampanyctus nobilis Tåning, 1928

CAAB: 37122097

Noble Lanternfish, Noble Lampfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off North West Cape, WA (22º12´S), Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S) and Sydney, NSW (34º20´S); tropical, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Nafpaktitis, B.G., Backus, R.H., Craddock, J.E., Haedrich, R.L., Robison, B.H. & Karnella, C. 1977. Family Myctophidae. In, Gibbs, R.H. (ed.) Fishes of the western North Atlantic. Memoir. Sears Foundation of Marine Research 1(7): 13-265 figs 1-180

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Noble Lampfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Noble Lanternfish)

 

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Species Lampanyctus pusillus (Johnson, 1890)

CAAB: 37122052

Pygmy Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle (33º20´S) to off southern TAS (47ºS) and off Eucla (128º37´E) to off Bunbury (33ºS), WA; temperate, southern circumglobal (also recorded from North Atlantic).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Pygmy Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Lampichthys Fraser-Brunner, 1949

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Lampichthys procerus (Brauer, 1904)

CAAB: 37122017

Blackhead Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Sydney, NSW (34º10´S) to south of TAS (47ºS) and off Cape Pasley, WA (124ºE); temperate, southern circumglobal (not recorded from Indian Ocean).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Collins, S.P. & Baron, M.P. 1981. Demersal and pelagic trawling survey of the M.T. Denebola in southern Australian waters, 1979–80 summer. Tasmanian Fisheries Research 24: 2-48 figs 1-22

Paxton, J.R. 1979. Nominal genera and species of lanternfishes (family Myctophidae). Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Contributions in Science 322: 1-28 [14]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Blackhead Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Lobianchia Gatti, 1904

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Lobianchia dofleini (Zugmayer, 1911)

CAAB: 37122053

Doflein's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Sydney, NSW (34º09´S) to south of TAS (47ºS) and off Eucla (128º37´E) to off Leeman (29º57´S), WA; temperate, southern circumglobal (also recorded from North Atlantic).


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Doflein's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Lobianchia gemellarii (Cocco, 1838)

CAAB: 37122054

Gemellar's Lanternfish, Cocco's Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Bouvard (32º44´S) to off North West Cape (22º12´S), WA and off Townsville, QLD (16º42´S) to off Port Kembla, NSW (34º28´S); tropical, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Nafpaktitis, B.G., Backus, R.H., Craddock, J.E., Haedrich, R.L., Robison, B.H. & Karnella, C. 1977. Family Myctophidae. In, Gibbs, R.H. (ed.) Fishes of the western North Atlantic. Memoir. Sears Foundation of Marine Research 1(7): 13-265 figs 1-180

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Cocco's Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Gemellar's Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Loweina Fowler, 1925

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Loweina rara (Lütken, 1892)

CAAB: 37122098

Rare Lanternfish, Laura's Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Sydney, NSW (34º07–10´S) and off Cape Bouvard (32º44´S) to off North West Cape (23ºS), WA; temperate, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Becker, V.E. 1964. Slendertailed myctophids (genera Loweina, Tarletonbeania, Gonichthys and Centrobranchus) of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, systematics and distribution. Trudy Instituta Okeanologii. Akademiya Nauk SSSR. Moskva 73: 11-75 figs 1-25 [in Russian]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Laura's Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Rare Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Metelectrona Wisner, 1963

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Metelectrona herwigi Hulley, 1981

CAAB: 37122107

Herwig Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria


Extra Distribution Information

Off Nowra, NSW (34º54´S), to north-east of Cape Tourville, TAS (41º56'S); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

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Species Metelectrona ventralis (Becker, 1963)

CAAB: 37122016

Flaccid Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Howe, NSW (37º24´S), south of TAS (47ºS) and off Eucla, WA (129ºE); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

McGinnis, R.F. 1982. Biology of the Antarctic Seas XII. Biogeography of lanternfishes (Myctophidae) south of 30°S. American Geophysical Union. Antarctic Research Series 35: 1-110 figs 1-56

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Flaccid Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Myctophum Rafinesque, 1810

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Myctophum asperum Richardson, 1845

CAAB: 37122009

Prickly Lanternfish, Rough Lantern-fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Bouvard (32º44´S) to off North West Cape (22º12´S), WA and off Cape Weymouth, QLD (12º39´S) to off Wollongong, NSW (34º27´S); tropical, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [38] (266)

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127 [37] (441)

 

Common Name References

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [38] (Rough Lantern-fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Prickly Lanternfish)

 

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Species Myctophum brachygnathum (Bleeker, 1856)

CAAB: 37122055

Shortjaw Lanternfish, Short-jawed Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Dampier (117º10´E) to off Port Hedland (118º17´E), WA and off Brisbane, QLD (26º47´S) to off Sydney, NSW (34º13´S); tropical, Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Short-jawed Lanternfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Shortjaw Lanternfish)

 

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Species Myctophum nitidulum Garman, 1899

CAAB: 37122056

Pearly-spotted Lanternfish, Pearly Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Leander Point (29º10´S) to off Zuytdorp Point (26º45´S), WA and off Cape Weymouth, QLD (12º37´S) to off Sydney, NSW (34º07´S); tropical, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Allen, G.R., Hoese, D.F., Paxton, J.R., Randall, J.E., Russell, B.C., Starck, W.A., Talbot, F.H. & Whitley, G.P. 1976. Annotated checklist of the fishes of Lord Howe Island. Records of the Australian Museum 30(15): 365-454 figs 1-2

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Pearly Lanternfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Pearly-spotted Lanternfish)

 

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Species Myctophum obtusirostre Tåning, 1928

CAAB: 37122099

Bluntsnout Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Queensland


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Weymouth, QLD (12º37´S); tropical, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [266]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Bluntsnout Lanternfish)

 

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Species Myctophum orientale (Gilbert, 1913)

CAAB: 37122057

Oriental Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Port Hedland, WA (18º23´S) and off Bega, NSW (36º30´S); tropical, temperate, west Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Oriental Lanternfish)

 

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Species Myctophum phengodes (Lütken, 1892)

CAAB: 37122003

Bright Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle, NSW (33º04´S) to off eastern TAS (42º40´S) and off Eucla (127º53´E) to off Bluff Point (27º50´S), WA; temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127 [37] (445)

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Bright Lanternfish)

 

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Species Myctophum selenops Tåning, 1928

CAAB: 37122100

Lunar Lanternfish, Wisner's Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales


Extra Distribution Information

Off Bega, NSW (36º33´S); temperate, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [267]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Wisner's Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Lunar Lanternfish)

 

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Species Myctophum spinosum (Steindachner, 1867)

CAAB: 37122101

Spiny Lanternfish, Cuvier's Lantern-fish

 

Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy

 

Distribution

States

Queensland


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Weymouth, QLD (12º39–47´S); tropical, Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Lord Howe Province (14), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

McCulloch, A.R. 1930. A check-list of the fishes recorded from Australia. Memoirs of the Australian Museum 5(1–4): 1-534 [81] (as Dasyscopelus cuvieri)

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [38] (267, as M. cuvieri)

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127 [37] (448)

 

Common Name References

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [38] (Cuvier's Lantern-fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Spiny Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Nannobrachium Günther, 1887

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

General References

Zahuranec, B.J. 2000. Zoogeography and systematics of the lanternfishes of the genus Nannobrachium (Myctophidae: Lampanyctini). Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology 607: 1-69 figs 1-25

 

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Species Nannobrachium achirus (Andriashev, 1962)

CAAB: 37122096

Cripplefin Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Brush Island, NSW (35º36´S), Portland, VIC (39ºS, 141ºE) and off Point Nuyts, WA (35º38´S, 116º42´E); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [263] (as Lampanyctus achirus)

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Cripplefin Lanternfish)

 

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Species Nannobrachium atrum (Tåning, 1928)

CAAB: 37122049

Dusky Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Weymouth, QLD (12°40‘S) to off Cape Howe, NSW (37°21‘S) and off Perth (32°04‘S) to off Dampier (18°27‘S) WA; tropical, temperate, Atlantic Indo-south-west Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Brandt, S.B. 1981. Effects of a warm-core eddy on fish distribution in the Tasman Sea off east Australia. Marine Ecology Progress Series 6: 19-33 figs 1-7 (as Lampanyctus ater)

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Dusky Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Notolychnus Fraser-Brunner, 1949

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Notolychnus valdiviae (Brauer, 1904)

CAAB: 37122058

Topside Lanternfish, Topside Lampfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Bouvard (32º44´S) to off Leander Point (29º07´S), WA and off Lizard Island, QLD (14º30´S) to off Sydney, NSW (34º10´S); tropical, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Legand, M. & Rivaton, J. 1967. Cycles biologiques des poissons mesopelagiques dans l'est de l'Ocean Indien. Cahiers O.R.S.T.O.M. Serie Océanographique 5(4): 73-98 figs 1-12

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Topside Lampfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Topside Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Notoscopelus Günther, 1864

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Notoscopelus caudispinosus (Johnson, 1863)

CAAB: 37122070

Spinetail Lanternfish, Lobisomem

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off North West Cape, WA (22º12´S) and off Newcastle (32º59´S) to off Lake Illawarra (34º20´S), NSW; tropical, Atlantic Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Timor Province (2), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [267]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Lobisomem)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Spinetail Lanternfish)

 

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Species Notoscopelus resplendens (Richardson, 1845)

CAAB: 37122022

Patchwork Lanternfish, Patchwork Lampfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Tuggerah Lake, NSW (33º17´S) to off eastern TAS (42º40´S) and off Kangaroo Island, SA (136º30´E) to off Dirk Hartog Island, WA (26ºS); temperate, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Allen, G.R., Hoese, D.F., Paxton, J.R., Randall, J.E., Russell, B.C., Starck, W.A., Talbot, F.H. & Whitley, G.P. 1976. Annotated checklist of the fishes of Lord Howe Island. Records of the Australian Museum 30(15): 365-454 figs 1-2

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase, AFS) (Patchwork Lampfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Patchwork Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Protomyctophum Fraser-Brunner, 1949

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Southern circumglobal and North Pacific and North Atlantic.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

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Australian Region

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Species Protomyctophum normani (Tåning, 1932)

CAAB: 37122067

Norman's Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Howe, NSW (37º24´S) to south of TAS (47ºS); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

McGinnis, R.F. 1982. Biology of the Antarctic Seas XII. Biogeography of lanternfishes (Myctophidae) south of 30°S. American Geophysical Union. Antarctic Research Series 35: 1-110 figs 1-56

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Norman's Lanternfish)

 

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Species Protomyctophum parallelum (Lönnberg, 1905)

CAAB: 37122102

Parallel Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Cape Howe, NSW (37º24´S), south of TAS (47ºS) and off Eucla, WA (128º41´E); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

McGinnis, R.F. 1982. Biology of the Antarctic Seas XII. Biogeography of lanternfishes (Myctophidae) south of 30°S. American Geophysical Union. Antarctic Research Series 35: 1-110 figs 1-56

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Parallel Lanternfish)

 

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Species Protomyctophum subparallelum (Tåning, 1932)

CAAB: 37122068

Subparallel Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Sydney, NSW (34º10´S) to south of TAS (47ºS) and off Eucla (128º34´E) to off Cape Pasley (124ºE), WA; temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Southern Province (8), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

McGinnis, R.F. 1982. Biology of the Antarctic Seas XII. Biogeography of lanternfishes (Myctophidae) south of 30°S. American Geophysical Union. Antarctic Research Series 35: 1-110 figs 1-56

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Subparallel Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Scopelopsis Brauer, 1906

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Scopelopsis multipunctatus Brauer, 1906

CAAB: 37122005

Multispot Lanternfish, Multispotted Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle, NSW (33º16´S) to off eastern TAS (42º40´S) and off Cape Pasley (124ºE) to off Point Nuyts (116º32´E), WA; temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Lord Howe Province (14), Southern Province (8)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Allen, G.R., Hoese, D.F., Paxton, J.R., Randall, J.E., Russell, B.C., Starck, W.A., Talbot, F.H. & Whitley, G.P. 1976. Annotated checklist of the fishes of Lord Howe Island. Records of the Australian Museum 30(15): 365-454 figs 1-2

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Multispotted Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Symbolophorus Bolin & Wisner, 1959

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Symbolophorus barnardi (Tåning, 1932)

CAAB: 37122007

Barnard's Lanternfish, Bullseye Lantern Fish, Bullseye Lantern-fish, Bullseye Lanternfish, Large Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Tuggerah Lake, NSW (33º17´S) to eastern TAS (42º41´S) and off Perth (32º09´S) to off Illawong (29º40´S), WA; temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

McCulloch, A.R. 1930. A check-list of the fishes recorded from Australia. Memoirs of the Australian Museum 5(1–4): 1-534 [80] (as Myctophum boops)

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [38] (268, as Myctophum humboldti)

Paxton, J.R. 1994. Families Neoscopelidae, Myctophidae. pp. 275-279 figs 246-249 in Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds). The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. Adelaide : State Printer 992 pp. 810 figs. [279]

Whitley, G.P. 1964. A survey of Australian Ichthyology. Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales 89(1): 11-127 [37] (442)

 

Common Name References

Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds) 1994. The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. Adelaide : State Printer 992 pp. 810 figs. [279] (Bullseye Lanternfish, Large Lanternfish)

Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Australian Fisheries Newsletter 15–17, 19, 20: 1-172 [published as separates 1956–1961] [38] (Bullseye Lantern-fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds) 1994. The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. Adelaide : State Print 992 pp., 811 figs. [279]) (Barnard's Lanternfish)

Whitley, G.P. 1934. Supplement to the check-list of the fishes of New South Wales. 12 unnumbered pages in McCulloch, A.R. (ed.). The Fishes and Fish-like Animals of New South Wales. Sydney : Roy. Zool. Soc. N.S.W. 104 pp. 43 pls. [3] (Bullseye Lantern Fish)

 

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Species Symbolophorus boops (Richardson, 1845)

CAAB: 37122103

Spotfin Lanternfish, Bogue Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

Off southern (47ºS) and western TAS (40º41´S); temperate, southern circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Collins, S.P. & Baron, M.P. 1981. Demersal and pelagic trawling survey of the M.T. Denebola in southern Australian waters, 1979–80 summer. Tasmanian Fisheries Research 24: 2-48 figs 1-22 (as S. sp. nov.)

Hulley, P.A. 1981. Results of the research cruises of FRV Walther Herwig to South America LVII. Family Myctophidae (Osteichthyes, Myctophiformes). Archiv für Fischereiwissenschaft 31(1): 1-303 figs 1-128 [92]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase, FAO) (Bogue Lanternfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Spotfin Lanternfish)

 

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Species Symbolophorus evermanni (Gilbert, 1905)

CAAB: 37122059

Evermann's Lanternfish, Evermann's Lantern Fish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off Perth (32ºS) to off Dirk Hartog Island (25º20´S), WA, off Raine Island (11º32´S) to off Cape Weymouth (12º37´S), QLD, off Port Macquarie, NSW (31º32´S) and off Rame Head, VIC (38º34´S); tropical; temperate, Indo-Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Cape Province (20), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7), West Tasmania Transition (9)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [269]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Evermann's Lantern Fish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Evermann's Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Taaningichthys Bolin, 1959

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

Circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Taaningichthys bathyphilus (Tåning, 1928)

CAAB: 37122069

Deepwater Lanternfish

 

Distribution

States

New South Wales, Tasmania


Extra Distribution Information

Off Newcastle, NSW (33º04´S) and off eastern TAS (42º40´S); temperate, circumglobal.


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IMCRA

Tasmania Province (10), Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Province (12), Tasman Basin Province (13)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Bathypelagic, mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [269]

 

Common Name References

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Deepwater Lanternfish)

 

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Genus Triphoturus Fraser-Brunner, 1949

 

Distribution

States

Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Indo-Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

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Species Triphoturus nigrescens (Brauer, 1904)

CAAB: 37122071

Vagabond Lanternfish, Highseas Lampfish

 

Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy

 

Distribution

States

Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia


Extra Distribution Information

Off North West Cape, WA (22º12´S) and off Swain Reefs, QLD (22ºS) to off Point Hicks, VIC (38º35´S); tropical, Indo-west-central Pacific.


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IMCRA

Southeast Transition (11), Central Eastern Transition (15), Kenn Transition (16), Kenn Province (17), Northeast Province (18), Northeast Transition (19), Timor Province (2), Cape Province (20), Northwest Transition (3), Northwest Province (4), Central Western Transition (5), Central Western Province (6), Southwest Transition (7)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

Ecological Descriptors

Mesopelagic.

 

General References

Paxton, J.R., Hoese, D.F., Allen, G.R. & Hanley, J.E. (eds) 1989. Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Pisces: Petromyzontidae to Carangidae. Canberra : Australian Government Publishing Service Vol. 7 665 pp. [269]

 

Common Name References

Fishbase 2004. Fishbase at. http://www.fishbase.org/Summary. (Fishbase) (Highseas Lampfish)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Vagabond Lanternfish)

 

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