Spotted Lanternfish
NameSpotted Lanternfish
Scientific NameMyctophum punctatum
Common NamesSpotted Lanternfish, Punctate Lanternfish
FamilyMyctophidae
OriginAtlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Arctic Waters, Deep Sea
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Max Size (Inches)4.3
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)35-45
pH Range7.5-8.5
Description
The Spotted Lanternfish is a small, deep-sea mesopelagic fish characterized by its bioluminescent photophores. It undertakes daily vertical migrations, ascending to shallower waters at night to feed. This species is not suitable for home aquariums due to its specialized deep-sea habitat requirements and is therefore impossible to keep in a typical aquarium setting.
