fish-lantern

fish-lantern

The fish-lantern, also known as Symbolophorus barnardi, is a fish that lives in salty and deep waters, being able to reach 1,500 meters of depth during the day, going to nearer the surface only at night. Its name derives from its ability to produce light, emitted by small organs called photoresists. This fish is on average 12 centimeters long and has about 15 species identified.

There are an extensive number of species of fish lantern, being the majority are small fish, being from 5 to 30 cm in length. They are the most abundant vertebrates in the world, constituting a source of food for other fish and invertebrates of the sea, such as penguins, seals, tunas, swordfish, sharks and large squids. In addition, they usually live near the marine coast, depending on the species.

They have an elongated body, a rather round head, with large, elliptical eyes, and very sharp teeth. The color of your skin varies according to depth, reaching brown and black. Zooplankton and krill are its main source of food.

 Another magnificent species of flashlight fish is the fish Melanocetus johnsonii, which bears a terrifying appearance, which also causes it to be called the black devil. With scary teeth, its total size is no more than 15 cm. The lanterninha that owns is a bioluminescent extension of the backbone and serves as bait to attract curious prey.