Kroyer's Lanternfish
NameKroyer's Lanternfish
Scientific NameCeratoscopelus kroyeri
Common NamesKroyer's Lanternfish, Lanternfish
FamilyMyctophidae
OriginNorth Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Subarctic Waters
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Max Size (Inches)3.3
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)32-50
pH Range7.8-8.3
Description
Kroyer's Lanternfish is a small, deep-sea pelagic fish found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic regions. Like other lanternfishes, it possesses photophores, or light-producing organs, used for camouflage and communication in the dark depths. This species is not suitable for home aquariums due to its specialized deep-sea habitat requirements.
