Author: (Gilbert & Cramer, 1897)
FBname: Spinycheek lanternfish
Comments: Benthopelagic and mesopelagic in slope and oceanic waters, but usually not high-oceanic.  Occurs in the upper 200 m at night (Ref. 4066).  Epipelagic in nearshore areas at 0-856 m (Ref. 58302).  Occasionally seen during dark nights on slopes that are near very deep water.  Attracted by light like moths, becoming disoriented and darting frantically in all directions (Ref. 48635).