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Etmopteridae

West Indian lanternshark

Etmopterus robinsi

Fine luminous lines glow on Caribbean slopes

Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Central America and the Caribbean
North America
Elongated
Medium

West Indian lanternshark is a marine fish from Western Central Atlantic. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 31 cm.

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

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