Taaning's Lantern Fish
Diaphus termophilus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–850 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Taaning's lantern fish carries rows of light producing organs along its underside and grows no longer than your finger. By day it stays deep, between roughly 325 and 850 metres, then rises at night to within 40 to 100 metres of the surface to feed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Diaphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126598.
FAQ
- How deep does the Taaning's Lantern Fish live?
- The Taaning's Lantern Fish (Diaphus termophilus) is typically found at 40–850 m.
- Is the Taaning's Lantern Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Taaning's Lantern Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Taaning's Lantern Fish get?
- The Taaning's Lantern Fish grows to about 8 cm.