Barne's Lanternfish
Gonichthys barnesi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1000 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A finger length lanternfish that rides the day and night up and down the water column, sitting between about 425 and 1,000 metres in daylight and rising to the upper 175 metres after dark. Like its relatives it carries rows of light producing organs along its body.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Gonichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217698.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barne's Lanternfish live?
- The Barne's Lanternfish (Gonichthys barnesi) is typically found at 0–1000 m.
- Is the Barne's Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Barne's Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barne's Lanternfish get?
- The Barne's Lanternfish grows to about 5 cm.