Gonichthys venetus
| Gonichthys venetus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Division: | Teleostei |
| 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.[2][3] 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 metres (4,300 ft), however most populations are found shallower than 1,000 metres (3,280 ft). Adults reach up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in) in lengths.[1]
The species has been assessed as 'Least concern' by the IUCN Red List as it has a large distribution with no known major threats.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Williams, A. (2019). "Gonichthys venetus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019 e.T130346459A130414330. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T130346459A130414330.en. Retrieved 23 March 2026.
- ↑ "Gonichthys venetus Becker, 1964". WoRMS. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 2023-02-05.
- ↑ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2023). "Gonichthys venetus". FishBase.