Spurcheek Lanternfish
Bolinichthys photothorax
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–750 m
- Max size: 7.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small lanternfish of the open ocean, it spends the day deep, between roughly 425 and 750 metres, and climbs toward the surface at night. It grows to about seven centimetres and glows from light organs along its body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Bolinichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158886.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spurcheek Lanternfish live?
- The Spurcheek Lanternfish (Bolinichthys photothorax) is typically found at 40–750 m.
- Is the Spurcheek Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spurcheek Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spurcheek Lanternfish get?
- The Spurcheek Lanternfish grows to about 7.3 cm.