Lii’s Lanternshark [Etmopterus lii]
Description
Lii’s lanternshark is a deep-water species with a compact body and a dark, streamlined look that helps it blend into the dim ocean. Divers who encounter it in deeper habitats may notice a gentle, low-contrast shimmer—bioluminescence that can appear as scattered light spots when the shark moves.
Where To See Lii’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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