Burgess’ Lanternshark [Etmopterus burgessi]
Description
This lantern shark is usually encountered in deeper, darker habitats where it relies on its light to communicate and camouflage. Divers who manage to spot it may notice a small, streamlined shark hovering near the bottom before drifting away into the gloom.
Where To See Burgess’ 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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