Lampfish is the common name of an unusual organism that populates the 'seas' of Jade. While it is termed a 'fish' the lampfish is actually a jelly. Although it is quite unlike any kind of terrestrial jellyfish with which we are familiar, this is due to the unique composition of the jade dimension. Describing the organism in terrestrial terms, it is a creature that has learned (evolved) to harness the power of the atom to provide the energy it requires to survive. It gets its name from its primary characteristic, which is to glow brightly and continuously.

However jade does not have 'atoms' in the conventional sense, it does have an analogous energy based structure that operates under slightly different principles. Because of this similitude there is a degree of comparable dynamics, but there is also an extremely different dynamic in regards to 'atomic' malleability, the jade composition is far more flexible than our own. It is because of this fluidity that the lampfish is able to exploit atomic forces directly.

Specifically the lampfish is capable of taking what is analogous to a hydrogen atom and stretching it in such a way that energy is released. This process if very similar to the reaction that allows for the destructive power of the hydrogen bomb. Although the lampfish only harnesses a fraction of the total power available. Using this innovative method, the jelly is able to 'feed' off the inflicted distress of a single atom for hundreds of years.

In appearance the adult lampfish is a gelatinous sphere, about the size of a softball. The surface of the skin is marked by hundreds of small, extremely transparent, setae that grow no longer than 1cm. These 'feelers' serve a dual purpose, both as highly responsive sensory organs, and for limited mobility. These projections also act as an indicator of the internal structure of the lampfish, which is connected directly to these nodes, forming an intricate network of beaded, sail-like photoreceptive arcs of tissue that culminate at a central nexus.

Contained within the nexus is the single atom on which the lampfish feeds. Through chemical means that are not yet understood, the atom is encouraged to attempt to split; this results in the slow release of a spectrum of exotic particles, including luminous 'photonic' energy. The arcs of tissue that surround the atom are ideally suited to focus and absorb this effluence into the organism's appropriate receptors. It is then converted into various essential compounds required for the lampfish to maintain its structure and overall health.

Lampfish reproduce asexually. Details may be added at a later day to further describe the intricacy of the process. One additional thing to note, is that the lampfish bears the dubious distinction of being one of the very few organisms in jade that is broadly exploited by the human and animal population of the dimension. The fisherpeople of jade use the lampfish for illumination purposes on their boats. Typically a single lampfish is placed inside a specially made glass jar full of seawater, this jar is then hung on a pole or placed on a table to provide light. Periodically the water in the jar is replenished, keeping the light vibrant and the lampfish healthy. The lampfish is also consumed and thereby exploited by marwhale, which depend on them, and the energy they emit for their own sustenance.

Details may also be added at some point for the prospective weaponization of lampfish. Also the accidental atomic detonation of defective / enraged lampfish.