Cocco's Lantern Fish
Lobianchia gemellarii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–800 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small lanternfish of the open ocean, it studs its underside with light organs and shelters deep by day, between about 300 and 800 metres. After dark it rises toward the surface to feed, the schools layered by size at every hour. It releases planktonic eggs and larvae.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Lobianchia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158901.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cocco's Lantern Fish live?
- The Cocco's Lantern Fish (Lobianchia gemellarii) is typically found at 25–800 m.
- Is the Cocco's Lantern Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Cocco's Lantern Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cocco's Lantern Fish get?
- The Cocco's Lantern Fish grows to about 6 cm.