| Family: |
Etmopteridae (Lantern sharks) |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
pelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: body shape, body color, morphology of teeth and dermal denticles, number of trunk and caudal vertebrae, position of fins, and size and shape of luminescent markings on the flanks. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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