Northern Lampfish
Stenobrachius leucopsarus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 31–3400 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Each night this small lanternfish rises in huge numbers from the deep toward the surface to feed, then sinks back by day, ranging from near the surface down to several thousand metres. Rows of light producing organs dot its body, and it hunts copepods, krill and small fish while growing no longer than your finger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Stenobrachius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254363.
FAQ
- How deep does the Northern Lampfish live?
- The Northern Lampfish (Stenobrachius leucopsarus) is typically found at 31–3400 m.
- Is the Northern Lampfish dangerous to divers?
- The Northern Lampfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Northern Lampfish get?
- The Northern Lampfish grows to about 13 cm.