Species guide
How to catch Günther's lanternfish
Lepidophanes guentheri
saltwaterMyctophidae
Günther's lanternfish is a small, elongated deep-sea fish known for its bioluminescent properties. It typically inhabits open ocean waters, migrating vertically from deep during the day to shallower zones at night. This species feeds selectively on planktonic copepods.
Where they live
Inhabits high-oceanic saltwater regions in the Atlantic and Caribbean. Found between 425 and 750 meters deep by day, rising to 40-125 meters at night, often abundant in the upper 50 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 8 cm
What they eat
- planktonic copepods
Best baits
- small planktonic bait
Best lures
- tiny plankton imitating lures
How to fish for them
- vertical jigging with micro lures
- plankton mimicry fishing
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