Protomyctophum bolini — Overview

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High-oceanic and mesopelagic (Ref. 4066). Found between 608-728 m during the day and between 364-426 m at night (Ref. 4066). Feeds on copepods and larval stages of krill, mainly calytopis and furcilia stages. Recorded from the stomach contents of Lepidonotothen squamifrons.

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