Author: Norman, 1930
FBname: Slopewater lanternfish
Comments: Pseudoceanic, found over continental shelves and slopes (Ref. 4066).  Occurs between 325-475 m during the day; between 40-250 m at night  (maximum abundance in 100 m depth).  Mesopelagic (Ref. 5951).  In the Cariaco Trench, day distribution is at 250 m and at night at 50 m due to anoxic conditions below 400 m and free hydrogen sulphide below 375 m.  Fecundity is about 1,000 eggs per female (Ref. 9504).