Diogenes Lanternfish
Diogenichthys laternatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2091 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A finger length lanternfish that climbs and sinks with the daily rhythm of the deep, sitting around 600 metres by day and rising into the top 100 metres at night. It scatters tiny eggs and larvae into the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Diogenichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272701.
FAQ
- How deep does the Diogenes Lanternfish live?
- The Diogenes Lanternfish (Diogenichthys laternatus) is typically found at 0–2091 m.
- Is the Diogenes Lanternfish dangerous to divers?
- The Diogenes Lanternfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Diogenes Lanternfish get?
- The Diogenes Lanternfish grows to about 5 cm.