Hudson's Lanternfish
Diaphus hudsoni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–840 m
- Max size: 8.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small deep sea lanternfish that carries rows of light producing organs along its body, drifting through open ocean mostly below two hundred and fifty metres by night. It is steady prey for hake, kingklip and horse mackerel, and matures at little more than five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Diaphus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217693.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hudson's Lanternfish live?
- The Hudson's Lanternfish (Diaphus hudsoni) is typically found at 0–840 m.
- Is the Hudson's Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Hudson's Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hudson's Lanternfish get?
- The Hudson's Lanternfish grows to about 8.4 cm.