Lobisomem
Notoscopelus caudispinosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–360 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A lanternfish of the open ocean, the lobisomem sinks below a thousand metres by day and rises near the surface at night, its body studded with rows of light producing organs. It probably spawns in the cooler months of the western North Atlantic.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Notoscopelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158914.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lobisomem live?
- The Lobisomem (Notoscopelus caudispinosus) is typically found at 0–360 m.
- Is the Lobisomem dangerous to divers?
- The Lobisomem is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lobisomem get?
- The Lobisomem grows to about 14 cm.