Fringefin lanternshark

Etmopterus schultzi

Fine fringes trail from the rear fins

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
North America
Medium

The fringefin lanternshark (Etmopterus schultzi) is a shark of the family Etmopteridae found in the western central Atlantic from Texas to Florida, northern Gulf of Mexico, and Mexico. It is endemic to this area. It is a deep water shark and is found about 220 to 915 meters below the surface, on the upper continental slopes of the Gulf.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Dogfish Sharks
Family: Etmopteridae
Genus: Etmopterus
Maximum length: 27 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: Texas to Florida (USA), northern Gulf of Mexico, and Mexico.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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