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
Body shape: elongated