Papuan lanternshark

Etmopterus samadiae

Three specimens already showed pregnancy and maturity

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

Papuan lanternshark is a marine fish that inhabits ocean habitats. Records describe one especially distinctive detail: Three specimens already showed pregnancy and maturity.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Dogfish Sharks
Family: Etmopteridae
Genus: Etmopterus
Maximum length: 26.5 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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