Diaphus trachops Wisner 1974

Surface of lower orbital margin uneven, caused by the small domed intrusions of pigmented tissue covering the minute, probably luminous, dots anterior to Vn

Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Analsoft rays: 14 - 16; Vertebrae: 34 - 35

Meso- and benthopelagic at 95-225 m at night, 425-600 m during day (Ref. 58302).

Diaphus trachops is a species of lanternfish found in the Eastern Central Pacific Ocean.