Lanternfish
Lepidophanes gaussi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–850 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small lanternfish barely the length of a finger, it rides the daily migration of the open ocean, hanging between 425 and 850 metres in daylight and rising near the surface after dark. Rows of light producing organs along its belly help it vanish against the faint glow filtering down from above.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Lepidophanes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126620.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lanternfish live?
- The Lanternfish (Lepidophanes gaussi) is typically found at 0–850 m.
- Is the Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lanternfish get?
- The Lanternfish grows to about 5 cm.