Lampfish (Dinoperca petersi)

Scientific name: Dinoperca petersi Day, 1875

Lampfish (Dinoperca petersi)

The Lampfish (Dinoperca petersi) is a marine fish of the family Dinopercidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Pakistan, southern Oman, Kenya, Mozambique, and South Africa. Presence in Somalia to be confirmed.

Biology

Adults inhabit reefs to a depth of 50 m; juveniles in rocky shores. Also found under ledges and cave entrances. Makes a loud drumming sound.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Dinoperca petersi
Family
Dinopercidae (Cavebasses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
75.0
Depth range
50 m (164 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 50 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan, southern Oman, Kenya, Mozambique, and South Africa. Presence in Somalia to be confirmed.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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