pelagiaalset
Pelagiaalset refers to a group of deep-sea fish belonging to the order **Aulopiformes**, specifically within the family **Pelagiaidae**. These fish are commonly known as **pelagic lanternfishes** or **pelagiaals**, though the term "pelagiaalset" is not widely recognized in scientific literature and may be a regional or informal designation. The name likely derives from their pelagic (open-ocean) habitat and distinctive physical traits.
Pelagiaalset are small to medium-sized fish, typically ranging from 5 to 20 centimeters in length, though some
Their diet primarily consists of plankton, small crustaceans, and other microscopic organisms, which they capture using
Due to their deep-sea habitat, pelagiaalset are rarely encountered by humans. They are not commercially fished