Günther's Lanternfish
Lepidophanes guentheri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–750 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
By day this lanternfish hangs deep between 425 and 750 metres, then rises at night into the top 50 metres of the open ocean. Rows of light producing organs line its body, and at just eight centimetres it spends its whole life in the water column far from land.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Lepidophanes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126621.
FAQ
- How deep does the Günther's Lanternfish live?
- The Günther's Lanternfish (Lepidophanes guentheri) is typically found at 40–750 m.
- Is the Günther's Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Günther's Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Günther's Lanternfish get?
- The Günther's Lanternfish grows to about 8 cm.