Bertelsen's Lanternfish
Diaphus bertelseni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–300 m
- Max size: 9.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A lanternfish of the open ocean that rises toward the surface at night and sinks back to between about 200 and 300 metres by day. Like its relatives it carries rows of light producing organs along its body for the perpetual twilight it lives in.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Diaphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126588.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bertelsen's Lanternfish live?
- The Bertelsen's Lanternfish (Diaphus bertelseni) is typically found at 0–300 m.
- Is the Bertelsen's Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bertelsen's Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bertelsen's Lanternfish get?
- The Bertelsen's Lanternfish grows to about 9.1 cm.