Metallic Lantern Fish
Myctophum affine
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–600 m
- Max size: 7.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The metallic lantern fish carries glowing light organs and rides to the surface at night, dropping to between about 300 and 600 metres by day. A small open ocean fish of around eight centimetres, it feeds on plankton, with females maturing at about four centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Myctophum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158902.
FAQ
- How deep does the Metallic Lantern Fish live?
- The Metallic Lantern Fish (Myctophum affine) is typically found at 0–600 m.
- Is the Metallic Lantern Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Metallic Lantern Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Metallic Lantern Fish get?
- The Metallic Lantern Fish grows to about 7.9 cm.