Specimens examined:10 (SL 50.5〜60.5 mm). Depth:370 m.
Counts:D 14; A 13〜15; P1 10〜11; GR 6〜7+1+13〜14=20〜22; SLL 35〜36. PO 5; VO 5; AO 6〜7+4〜5=10〜12; Pol 1; Prc 4.
(Genus):Base of dorsal fin about equal to that of anal. Four Prc. Caudal luminous gland absent. PVO in line with PO1. Five PO, PO4 highly elevated. Five VO, VO2〜3 progressively elevated. A luminous scale at PLO. (Species):Both So and Ant absent. Dn round, directed forward; its size about equal to body photophore (Fig.). Vn oval, occupying antero-ventral border of orbit. VLO midway between lateral line and base of pelvic fin or somewhat higher. SAO3 and Pol 2〜3 times their diameters below lateral line. SAO1 above level of VO5.
Distribution:
Temperate to tropical waters of Atlantic Ocean. Type locality-middle Atlantic. (Fujii)