Longfin Lanternfish
Diogenichthys atlanticus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1050 m
- Max size: 2.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A three centimetre lanternfish of the open ocean, it spends the day between about 400 and 930 metres and spreads from 18 to 1,050 metres at night, packing thickest near the surface and again around 600 metres. Its eggs and larvae drift freely in the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Diogenichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126599.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longfin Lanternfish live?
- The Longfin Lanternfish (Diogenichthys atlanticus) is typically found at 0–1050 m.
- Is the Longfin Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Longfin Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longfin Lanternfish get?
- The Longfin Lanternfish grows to about 2.9 cm.