Deep Sea Profile
The most common fish of the California Current's deep midwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called a lampfish?
It has tiny glowing photophores on its body that resemble lit lanterns.
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Northern Lampfish
Stenobrachius leucopsarus
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
Surface–1,500 m (0–4,900 ft)
Size
Up to 10 cm (4 in)
Habitat
Midwater
Diet
Plankton
What they'd be sayin'
"I am one of the most abundant fish in the ocean, found in huge schools in the deep sea."
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