Luetken's Lanternfish
Diaphus luetkeni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–750 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
By day this lanternfish stays deep, between about 375 and 750 metres, then climbs at night into the upper few hundred metres of open ocean. It grows to only about six centimetres and glows from light organs scattered along its body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Diaphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158889.
FAQ
- How deep does the Luetken's Lanternfish live?
- The Luetken's Lanternfish (Diaphus luetkeni) is typically found at 40–750 m.
- Is the Luetken's Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Luetken's Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Luetken's Lanternfish get?
- The Luetken's Lanternfish grows to about 6 cm.