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Family Myctophidae

HAWAII

Diaphus fragilis

Makaha, Oahu

FRAGILE LANTERNFISH    Kumadori-hadaka

Occurs at midwater depths from 50 to 4000 feet, migrating toward the surface at night to feed.  Tropical & subtropical seas worldwide.  Attains 4 inches.