Author: (Alcock, 1890)
FBname: Skinnycheek lanternfish
Comments: Benthopelagic and mesopelagic in slope and near continental and island waters (Ref. 9835, 11230).  Found in 130-300 m during the day and in 10-200 m at night (Ref. 4066).  Feeds in the evening (Ref. 9191).  Feeds on mainly on copepods and various crustacean larvae.  Lipid content is 4.6 % in fresh body weight (Ref. 8966).