Headlight Fish
Diaphus effulgens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–6000 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A lanternfish studded with light producing organs along its body, it spends the day deep around 600 metres and rises toward the surface at night, with larger fish keeping to greater depths. 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 126591.
FAQ
- How deep does the Headlight Fish live?
- The Headlight Fish (Diaphus effulgens) is typically found at 0–6000 m.
- Is the Headlight Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Headlight Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Headlight Fish get?
- The Headlight Fish grows to about 15 cm.