These species usually live in the deeper middle zone of the ocean and travel shorter distances. In warmer waters, lanternfishes spawn year-round. In cooler waters they spawn once a year. Warm-water species live one year or less, whereas cooler-water species may live three or four years.

How do lantern fish survive?

Lanternfish live most of their lives about 3,000 feet beneath the surface of the ocean. They swim up closer to the surface at night to find food and avoid predators, but they're usually completely in the dark. You see, the sunlight can't reach that far down in the water, so it's always black down there.

How long do lantern fish live for?

How long does a lanternfish live? Giant lanternfish live up to three or four years.