Cyclothone pygmaea

Cyclothone pygmaea Jespersen and Tåning, 1926 is a species of actinopterygii belonging to the family Gonostomatidae (order Stomiiformes).

Taxonomy. The scientific name Cyclothone pygmaea Jespersen and Tåning, 1926 places this species within the actinopterygii lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Stomiiformes, Cyclothone pygmaea exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a actinopterygii fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Gonostomatidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Gonostomatidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.