Sculpted Lanternshark [Etmopterus sculptus]
Description
This lanternshark can appear as a dark, compact figure in deeper water, often moving calmly through the water column. Up close, divers may notice a distinctive, sculpted-looking surface texture and a subtle glow from its light organs that helps it stay camouflaged in the depths.
Where To See Sculpted Lanternshark
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Dogfish Sharks
Squaliformes
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| Family |
Lantern Sharks
Etmopteridae
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| Genus |
Green Eye Sharks
Etmopterus
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