Laila’s lanternshark

Etmopterus lailae

Luminous markings curve beneath a slender snout

Tropical
Regional distribution
Pacific Ocean
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

Laila’s lanternshark is a marine fish found in ocean habitats. One memorable detail in its record is this: Luminous markings curve beneath a slender snout.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Dogfish Sharks
Family: Etmopteridae
Genus: Etmopterus
Maximum length: 36.8 cm
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Koko and South Kanmu seamounts.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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