Risso’s Lanternfish
Electrona Risso
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Electrona Risso
Family
Lanternfish / Myctophidae
Size
Up to 8.2 cm (3.2 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
