Blackbelly lantern shark
Etmopterus lucifer
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Saltwater
Overview
Blackbelly lantern shark (Etmopterus lucifer) is a marine fish of the family Etmopteridae (Lantern Sharks), in the order Squaliformes. Maximum recorded length is 55 cm, with a maximum published weight of 0.8 kg. Its recorded depth range is 150–1357 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 55,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 0,78 kg |
| Tiefenbereich | 150-1357m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
150-1357m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks) |
| Familie | Etmopteridae (Lantern Sharks) |
| Arten | Etmopterus lucifer |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Blackbelly lantern shark get?
Blackbelly lantern shark can grow up to 55.0 cm long and weigh 0.78 kg.
Where is Blackbelly lantern shark found?
Neritic
What family does Blackbelly lantern shark belong to?
Blackbelly lantern shark (Etmopterus lucifer) belongs to the family Etmopteridae (Lantern Sharks) in the order Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks).
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