Etmopterus benchleyi [Etmopterus benchleyi]
Description
This deepwater lanternshark is typically encountered on deeper dives where light fades and the reef becomes dim. Divers may notice its small, streamlined body moving slowly through the water column, with bioluminescent patterns that can appear as faint specks or a soft glow in the right conditions.
Where To See Etmopterus benchleyi
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Dogfish Sharks
Squaliformes
|
| Family |
Lantern Sharks
Etmopteridae
|
| Genus |
Green Eye Sharks
Etmopterus
|
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