Pseudosqualiolus Lanternshark [Etmopterus pseudosqualiolus]
Description
This lanternshark is typically seen in deeper habitats where sunlight barely reaches, making it a rare treat for divers. When it passes through your beam, its bioluminescence can give a delicate, patterned shimmer along the underside and flanks.
Where To See Pseudosqualiolus 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
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| Family |
Lantern Sharks
Etmopteridae
|
| Genus |
Green Eye Sharks
Etmopterus
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