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Diaphus arabicus
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Diaphus arabicus (Diaphus arabicus) specimen
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Myctophidae

Diaphus arabicus

Diaphus arabicus

Myctophid Fish of the Arabian Sea

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • Small

Diaphus arabicus is a species of lanternfish found in the western Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.

Genus
Diaphus
Maximum length
5 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea. High Seas only.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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