Bluntsnout Lanternfish
Dasyscopelus obtusirostris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–700 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small lanternfish carrying rows of light producing organs along its body, the bluntsnout lanternfish rises toward the surface at night and sinks back to between about 325 and 700 metres by day. It tops out around nine centimetres and matures while still tiny.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Dasyscopelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1525495.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluntsnout Lanternfish live?
- The Bluntsnout Lanternfish (Dasyscopelus obtusirostris) is typically found at 0–700 m.
- Is the Bluntsnout Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bluntsnout Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluntsnout Lanternfish get?
- The Bluntsnout Lanternfish grows to about 9 cm.