African lantern shark
Etmopterus polli
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African lantern shark (Etmopterus polli) is a marine fish of the family Etmopteridae (Lantern Sharks), in the order Squaliformes. Maximum recorded length is 30 cm. Its recorded depth range is 300–1000 m.
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The African lantern shark (Etmopterus polli) is a small deep-sea saltwater shark reaching about 30 cm. It is bioluminescent, producing light from photophores along its body, and inhabits deep Atlantic waters off Africa.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 30.0 cm |
| Depth Range | 300-1000m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Order | Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks) |
| Family | Etmopteridae (Lantern Sharks) |
| Species | Etmopterus polli |
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