Pygmy Lanternfish
Lampanyctus pusillus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–850 m
- Max size: 4.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A fingerlength fish of the open deep, it carries rows of light producing organs along its belly that glow softly in the dark water. It hangs between 425 and 850 metres by day and rises toward 40 to 125 metres at night to feed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Lampanyctus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126619.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pygmy Lanternfish live?
- The Pygmy Lanternfish (Lampanyctus pusillus) is typically found at 40–850 m.
- Is the Pygmy Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Pygmy Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pygmy Lanternfish get?
- The Pygmy Lanternfish grows to about 4.3 cm.