Shorttail Lanternshark [Etmopterus brachyurus]
Description
The Shorttail Lanternshark is a compact, deep-water shark that often appears as a sleek silhouette against the seafloor. With a diver’s light, its subtle glow from light-producing organs may be visible, especially when it turns or hovers close to structure.
Where To See Shorttail Lanternshark
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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