Blackhead Lanternfish
Lampichthys procerus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2000 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small lanternfish of the open ocean, it rises into the upper hundred to seven hundred metres at night and sinks back by day. Rows of light organs run along its body, and it matures at around eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Lampichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217709.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackhead Lanternfish live?
- The Blackhead Lanternfish (Lampichthys procerus) is typically found at 0–2000 m.
- Is the Blackhead Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackhead Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackhead Lanternfish get?
- The Blackhead Lanternfish grows to about 10 cm.