Myctophum punctatum is a species of mesopelagic fish in the family Myctophidae.

It is found in the Northern Atlantic and in the Mediterranean at depths down to 1000m.

[1] It is one of the dominant species in midwater assemblages near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

[2] Myctophum punctatum can grow to 11 cm (4.3 in) SL.

[4] Larvae of Myctophum punctatum have stalked eyes.