Author: (Poll, 1953)
FBname: Stareye lightfish
Comments: An oceanic and mesopelagic species, adults and juveniles usually found at 200-500 m by day and the majority of them migrate into upper 100-200 m at night.  Feeds mainly on small crustaceans.  Dioecious with peak spawning during summer.  Adult photophore complement attained at about 25-27 mm SL (Ref. 4778).