Electrona risso is a species of
myctophiformray-finned fish in the
familyMyctophidae, the lanternfishes. It is known commonly as the electric lantern fish, chubby flashlight fish,[1] and Risso's lantern-fish.[2] It is a widespread species of all the oceans.[3][4]
Photophores of Electrona risso, illuminated by camera flash
The male reaches a maximum length of about 8.2 centimeters. It becomes sexually mature at about 5.9 centimeters.[3]
This species is
epipelagic to
mesopelagic, living at depths of 90 to 820 meters, swimming at shallower depths during daylight hours.[3] Its main food items are
copepods.[5]
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