Large-Finned Lanternfish
Hygophum macrochir
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–750 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A finger long lanternfish that rides the daily migration of the deep scattering layer, spending daylight between 275 and 750 metres and rising toward the surface after dark. Rows of light organs along its body glow in the open ocean blackness.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Hygophum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158895.
FAQ
- How deep does the Large-Finned Lanternfish live?
- The Large-Finned Lanternfish (Hygophum macrochir) is typically found at 0–750 m.
- Is the Large-Finned Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Large-Finned Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Large-Finned Lanternfish get?
- The Large-Finned Lanternfish grows to about 6 cm.