Oceanic Lightfish
Vinciguerria nimbaria
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–5000 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny lantern of the open ocean, the oceanic lightfish grows to just six centimetres and studs its underside with light organs. It rises to the upper hundred metres at night and drops to several hundred by day, feeding hard on copepods through the late afternoon.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Stomiiformes › Vinciguerriidae › Vinciguerria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127303.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oceanic Lightfish live?
- The Oceanic Lightfish (Vinciguerria nimbaria) is typically found at 20–5000 m.
- Is the Oceanic Lightfish dangerous to divers?
- The Oceanic Lightfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oceanic Lightfish get?
- The Oceanic Lightfish grows to about 5.5 cm.