Lampfish
Dinoperca petersi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 75 cm
- For divers: safe
The lampfish keeps to reefs and rocky shores down to about fifty metres, sheltering under ledges and in cave mouths, with juveniles closer inshore. It is a noisy fish, producing a loud drumming sound that carries through the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Dinopercidae › Dinoperca
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 220085.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lampfish live?
- The Lampfish (Dinoperca petersi) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Lampfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lampfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lampfish get?
- The Lampfish grows to about 75 cm.