Doflein’s Lanternfish

Lobiancha Dofleini
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Lobiancha Dofleini
Family Lanternfish / Myctophidae
Size Up to 5 cm (1.9 in)
Weight A few grams

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Deepsea, open ocean, mesopelagic & bathypelagic zones, rising at night to feed in the epipelagic zone
Depth Range
Doflein's Lanternfish Distribution