Author: Maul, 1969
Remark: Issue on validity of subspecies:  subspecies considered as valid in FB, elevated to species rank as <i>Lampadena atlantica</i> Maul, 1969 in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. Mar. 2011: Ref. 86697).  Please send references, or more studies are needed.
Comments: High-oceanic, found between 550-1,000 m during the day and between 60-225 m at night ( maximum abundance between 100-150 m at night) (Ref. 4479).