Lightfish
Ichthyococcus ovatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2500 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Barely the length of a finger, this small lightfish carries rows of photophores along its body for the dim deep ocean. Unlike many of its neighbours it stays put rather than rising at night, and it appears to spawn through much of the year with a peak in early summer.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Stomiiformes › Ichthyococcidae › Ichthyococcus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127298.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lightfish live?
- The Lightfish (Ichthyococcus ovatus) is typically found at 0–2500 m.
- Is the Lightfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lightfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lightfish get?
- The Lightfish grows to about 8.5 cm.