Cocco's Lanternfish
Gonichthys cocco
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1450 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
By day this lanternfish hangs deep, mostly between 425 and 1,000 metres, then rises after dark into the top 175 metres of open ocean. It grows to only about six centimetres and carries rows of light producing organs along its body, glowing faintly in the dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Gonichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126601.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cocco's Lanternfish live?
- The Cocco's Lanternfish (Gonichthys cocco) is typically found at 0–1450 m.
- Is the Cocco's Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Cocco's Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cocco's Lanternfish get?
- The Cocco's Lanternfish grows to about 6 cm.