Horned Lanternfish
Diaphus splendidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–8000 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deepwater lanternfish lit by paired rows of glowing organs, the horned lanternfish rises to between about 40 and 225 metres at night and drops back to roughly 375 to 750 metres by day. It grows to only about nine centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Diaphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158893.
FAQ
- How deep does the Horned Lanternfish live?
- The Horned Lanternfish (Diaphus splendidus) is typically found at 0–8000 m.
- Is the Horned Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Horned Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Horned Lanternfish get?
- The Horned Lanternfish grows to about 9 cm.