Short-Jawed Lanternfish
Dasyscopelus brachygnathos
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–856 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
A three centimetre lanternfish that makes one of the longest daily journeys for its size, riding up to the very surface at night and sinking to around 856 metres by day. Light producing organs dot its body, glowing in the dark midwater.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Dasyscopelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1776062.
FAQ
- How deep does the Short-Jawed Lanternfish live?
- The Short-Jawed Lanternfish (Dasyscopelus brachygnathos) is typically found at 1–856 m.
- Is the Short-Jawed Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Short-Jawed Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Short-Jawed Lanternfish get?
- The Short-Jawed Lanternfish grows to about 3 cm.