Mirror Lanternfish
Lampadena speculigera
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1000 m
- Max size: 15.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small lanternfish of the open ocean, it carries rows of light producing organs along its body and rises toward the surface at night, sinking back toward 800 metres by day. It grows no longer than a finger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Lampadena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126608.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mirror Lanternfish live?
- The Mirror Lanternfish (Lampadena speculigera) is typically found at 0–1000 m.
- Is the Mirror Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Mirror Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mirror Lanternfish get?
- The Mirror Lanternfish grows to about 15.3 cm.