Lancet Fish
Notoscopelus kroyeri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1000 m
- Max size: 14.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A lanternfish of the open ocean, the lancet fish hangs between about 325 and over 1,000 metres by day and rises toward the surface at night to feed on crustaceans. Small at roughly 14 centimetres, it migrates up and down the water column with the dark.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Notoscopelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 272728.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lancet Fish live?
- The Lancet Fish (Notoscopelus kroyeri) is typically found at 0–1000 m.
- Is the Lancet Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Lancet Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lancet Fish get?
- The Lancet Fish grows to about 14.3 cm.