Etmopteridae

Whitecheek lanternshark

Etmopterus alphus

White cheeks border glowing ventral markings

• White
• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Africa
• Fusiform
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Whitecheek lanternshark is a marine fish from Western Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 33.6 cm.