Spotted Lanternfish
Myctophum punctatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1000 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A lanternfish that climbs toward the surface at night and sinks to several hundred metres by day, glowing with rows of light organs along its body. It feeds on copepods, krill and fish fry, and matures at around five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Myctophum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126627.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Lanternfish live?
- The Spotted Lanternfish (Myctophum punctatum) is typically found at 0–1000 m.
- Is the Spotted Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Lanternfish get?
- The Spotted Lanternfish grows to about 11 cm.