Frilled lighthouse fish

Vinciguerria nimbaria

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

5.5 cm

Depth Range

20-5000m

Family

Phosichthyidae

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	5.5 cm
Depth Range	20-5000m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

20-5000m

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Taxonomy

Order	Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes)
Family	Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes)
Species	Vinciguerria nimbaria

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Frilled lighthouse fish get?

Frilled lighthouse fish can grow up to 5.5 cm long.

What family does Frilled lighthouse fish belong to?

Frilled lighthouse fish (Vinciguerria nimbaria) belongs to the family Phosichthyidae (Lightfishes) in the order Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes & Hatchetfishes).