Dumeril's Lanternfish
Diaphus dumerilii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–805 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A lanternfish that rises and falls through the open ocean each night, it spends the day between 225 and 750 metres and climbs toward the surface after dark. Rows of light organs along its underside glow softly, and it grows no longer than your finger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Diaphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126590.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dumeril's Lanternfish live?
- The Dumeril's Lanternfish (Diaphus dumerilii) is typically found at 0–805 m.
- Is the Dumeril's Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Dumeril's Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dumeril's Lanternfish get?
- The Dumeril's Lanternfish grows to about 9.5 cm.