1. Lantern Fish
By: Tahj

2. Lanternfish are small mesopelagic fish of the large family Myctophidae.
They are found in oceans worldwide.
They are the most populous fish species in the open ocean.

3. Characteristics A slender body covered in small silvery scales
A large rounded head
Large eyes on the side
Large mouth with rows of small teeth
Ranging from 0.79 to in length

4. Meal
The primary food source is plankton.

5. Unusual Facts Known as Symbolophorus barnardi
Gets its name from its ability to produce light
It is covered with light-producing photophores
Over 200 different species of lantern fish
They live in large schools near the continental slope

6. During daylight hours lantern fish remain in the bathypelagic zone.
During sundown lantern fish rise into the epipelagic zone.

7. References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanternfish