Broadfin Lampfish
Lampanyctus ritteri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–1095 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small lanternfish carries rows of light producing organs along its body and rises from the deep at night, ranging from near the surface down past a thousand metres. Adults pick off arrow worms, copepods, krill and the occasional young fish, and store so much fat that wax esters make up well over half their oily reserves.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Myctophiformes › Myctophidae › Lampanyctus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 301548.
FAQ
- How deep does the Broadfin Lampfish live?
- The Broadfin Lampfish (Lampanyctus ritteri) is typically found at 20–1095 m.
- Is the Broadfin Lampfish dangerous to divers?
- The Broadfin Lampfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Broadfin Lampfish get?
- The Broadfin Lampfish grows to about 12 cm.