Lampadena speculigera
# Lampadena speculigera

Lampadena speculigera is a species of lanternfish in the subfamily Lampanyctinae. It is a mesopelagic fish that is found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Its vernacular name is mirror lanternfish.

## Description

The body is elongate and glossy, purplish brown in colour. The maximum standard length is 15.3 cm (6.0 in). Specimens from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge had a mean weight of about 20 g (0.7 oz).

## Ecology

Lampadena speculigera undergo diel vertical migration and are found at depths of 475–950 m (1,558–3,117 ft) during the day and 60–750 m (200–2,460 ft) at night.

Lanternfishes in general are preyed upon by a range of fish, squid, seabirds, and mammals. Predators of Lampadena speculigera in particular include northern fulmars.

