Etmopterus viator [Etmopterus viator]
Description
Divers may encounter Etmopterus viator as a small, deep-water shark gliding along the slope or near the seafloor. Its streamlined shape and dark coloration help it blend into the dim environment, so it’s often detected first by movement rather than color. In the right lighting, the species’ lanternshark traits can add a subtle, eerie glow effect that’s unforgettable.
Where To See Etmopterus viator
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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