Festive Lanternfish
Lampanyctus festivus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–1052 m
- Max size: 13.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This lanternfish rides the daily migration of the deep scattering layer, sinking to between about 475 and 1,000 metres by day and rising toward the surface at night. Studded with light organs, it grows to roughly 14 cm in the open ocean.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Lampanyctus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126614.
FAQ
- How deep does the Festive Lanternfish live?
- The Festive Lanternfish (Lampanyctus festivus) is typically found at 40–1052 m.
- Is the Festive Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Festive Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Festive Lanternfish get?
- The Festive Lanternfish grows to about 13.8 cm.