Crustacean

Giant red mysid

Neognathophausia ingens

PacificAtlanticIndianSouthernArctic Found in 3 oceans

Tropical and temperate deep waters of all oceans

Depth

About 300 to 3,500 m

Size

Up to 35 cm

Diet

Small crustaceans

Zone

Twilight zone · 200 – 1,000 m

Key facts

• When attacked, it ejects a glowing cloud that diverts its attacker’s attention.
• Females brood their eggs at around 900 to 1,400 m and do not eat during this time.

Verified sources

1. SeaLifeBase, Neognathophausia ingens
2. UCSB Bioluminescence, Gnathophausia
3. Wikipedia, Gnathophausia ingens
4. SeaLifeBase, Neognathophausia ingens

In the game: To observe

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