Diamondcheek Lanternfish
Lampanyctus intricarius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–750 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A lanternfish that carries rows of light organs along its body and migrates up through the water each night. By day it stays deep, between roughly 550 and 750 metres, then rises after dark to graze on zooplankton in the upper layers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Lampanyctus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126615.
FAQ
- How deep does the Diamondcheek Lanternfish live?
- The Diamondcheek Lanternfish (Lampanyctus intricarius) is typically found at 40–750 m.
- Is the Diamondcheek Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Diamondcheek Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Diamondcheek Lanternfish get?
- The Diamondcheek Lanternfish grows to about 20 cm.