Notal Lanternfish
Lampadena notialis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–800 m
- Max size: 13.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small lanternfish of the open ocean, it carries rows of light organs along its body and spends the day around 700 metres deep. At night it rises toward the surface, a daily migration shared by much of the midwater community.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Lampadena
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217703.
FAQ
- How deep does the Notal Lanternfish live?
- The Notal Lanternfish (Lampadena notialis) is typically found at 0–800 m.
- Is the Notal Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Notal Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Notal Lanternfish get?
- The Notal Lanternfish grows to about 13.9 cm.