Reinhardt's Lantern Fish
Hygophum reinhardtii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1050 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small lanternfish that rises from below 1,000 metres in daylight to the surface waters at night, following the daily vertical migration of the deep. It carries light producing organs along its body and sheds pelagic eggs and larvae into the open sea.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Hygophum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126604.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reinhardt's Lantern Fish live?
- The Reinhardt's Lantern Fish (Hygophum reinhardtii) is typically found at 0–1050 m.
- Is the Reinhardt's Lantern Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Reinhardt's Lantern Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Reinhardt's Lantern Fish get?
- The Reinhardt's Lantern Fish grows to about 6 cm.