Litvinov’s Lanternshark [Etmopterus litvinovi]
Description
Litvinov’s lanternshark is a small, deep-sea shark adapted to life in very low light. Under suitable conditions, divers may see it as a dark silhouette with faint, glowing markings that become more noticeable as it turns or swims past a light beam.
Where To See Litvinov’s 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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