Brose’s Lanternshark [Etmopterus brosei]
Description
Brose’s Lanternshark is a deep-dwelling species that divers typically encounter only on rare, deeper dives or in areas with steep drop-offs. When seen, it tends to cruise calmly, and its bioluminescence can create a faint, eerie shimmer along the body.
Where To See Brose’s 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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