Etmopterus joungi [Etmopterus joungi]
Description
This deep-dwelling lanternshark is adapted to life in dim, open-water conditions where bioluminescence is essential. When divers shine a torch, its underside lighting may become apparent, giving it a faint, eerie look as it glides through the water column.
Where To See Etmopterus joungi
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
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| Genus |
Green Eye Sharks
Etmopterus
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