Northern Lampfish
NameNorthern Lampfish
Scientific NameStenobrachius leucopsarus
Common NamesNorthern Lampfish, Northern Lanternfish
FamilyMyctophidae
OriginNorth Pacific Ocean, Deep Sea
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000000
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)34-40
pH Range7.8-8.2
Description
The Northern Lampfish is a mesopelagic deep-sea fish, characterized by its large eyes and rows of bioluminescent photophores along its body, which it uses for camouflage and communication in the dark ocean depths. This species is not suitable for home aquariums due to its specialized habitat requirements, including extreme pressure, cold temperatures, and specific dietary needs.
