Diaphus danae, also known as Dana lanternfish, is a species of lanternfish found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.[2]
| Diaphus danae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Myctophiformes |
| Family: | Myctophidae |
| Genus: | Diaphus |
| Species: | D. danae |
| Binomial name | |
| Diaphus danae Tåning, 1932 | |
Description
This species reaches a length of 12.6 cm (5.0 in).[3]
Etymology
The fish is named in honor of the Danish research vessel Dana, from which the type specimen was collected.[4]