Author: (Cocco, 1838)
FBname: Slender lightfish
Comments: Mesopelagic species, found at 250-600 m during the day and 100-500 m at night (Ref. 4778, 58302).  Both juveniles and adults make short diel vertical migrations (Ref. 4778).  Feeds on small crustaceans (Ref. 4778).  Adult photophore complement attained at about 20 mm SL (Ref. 4778).  Spawns in spring and early summer (Ref. 37473).