Biology:Gonichthys venetus

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Gonichthys venetus
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Myctophiformes
Family: Myctophidae
Genus: Gonichthys
Species:
G. venetus
Binomial name
Gonichthys venetus
Becker, 1964

Gonichthys venetus is a species of ray-finned fish within the family Myctophidae.[1][2] The species is found distributed in the southeastern Pacific Ocean off New Caledonia, French Polynesia to the Galápagos Islands, and central Chile . It lives at depths up to 1,310 meters, however most populations are found shallower than 1,000 meters. Adults reach up to 4 centimeters in lengths.[3]

The species has been assessed as 'Least concern' by the IUCN Red List as it has a large distribution with no known major threats.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2670977 entry