Winged Lanternfish
Lampanyctus alatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–1500 m
- Max size: 6.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small lanternfish of the open ocean, it rises toward 40 metres at night and sinks past 1,000 metres by day. Rows of light organs run along its body, glowing in the dark mid water it calls home.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Lampanyctus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126610.
FAQ
- How deep does the Winged Lanternfish live?
- The Winged Lanternfish (Lampanyctus alatus) is typically found at 40–1500 m.
- Is the Winged Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Winged Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Winged Lanternfish get?
- The Winged Lanternfish grows to about 6.1 cm.