Etmopterus decacuspidatus [Etmopterus decacuspidatus]
Description
On deeper wrecks or slope dives, this lanternshark can appear as a small, streamlined shark that cruises with minimal fuss. Divers sometimes spot it briefly in the beam of a light, watching it glide past like a shadow before it disappears into the darker water.
Where To See Etmopterus decacuspidatus
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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