Slender lantern shark
Etmopterus pusillus
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Overview
Slender lantern shark (Etmopterus pusillus) is a marine fish of the family Etmopteridae (Lantern Sharks), in the order Squaliformes. Maximum recorded length is 50 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–1120 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 50,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-1120m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-1120m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks) |
| Familie | Etmopteridae (Lantern Sharks) |
| Arten | Etmopterus pusillus |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Slender lantern shark get?
Slender lantern shark can grow up to 50.0 cm long.
Where is Slender lantern shark found?
Neritic
What family does Slender lantern shark belong to?
Slender lantern shark (Etmopterus pusillus) belongs to the family Etmopteridae (Lantern Sharks) in the order Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks).
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