southern lanternshark

Etmopterus granulosus

Fin lights signal while belly lights camouflage

Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Africa
Elongated
Large

southern lanternshark is a marine fish associated with coastal waters. The available account notes this characteristic: Fin lights signal while belly lights camouflage.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Dogfish Sharks
Family: Etmopteridae
Genus: Etmopterus
Water type: Marine
Body shape: elongated