Fishing for Lampfish

Dinoperca petersi

The Lampfish is a small marine fish known for its bioluminescent properties. It typically measures 6-8 inches in length and weighs around 1-2 pounds. Inhabiting deep ocean waters, it feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. Lampfish exhibit schooling behavior, using their light-emitting organs to communicate and evade predators in the dark ocean depths. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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