thorny lanternshark

Etmopterus sentosus

Coarse thorns cover the back like a rasp

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Elongated
Medium

thorny lanternshark is a marine fish of ocean habitats. Its source record singles out this identifying detail: Coarse thorns cover the back like a rasp.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Dogfish Sharks
Family: Etmopteridae
Genus: Etmopterus
Maximum length: 27 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to South Africa, including Madagascar (Ref. 5578 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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