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Etmopterus splendidus Yano, 1988 Splendid lanternshark |
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FAO |
| Family: | Etmopteridae (Lantern sharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 120 - 370 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwestern Pacific: Japan and Taiwan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Black flank marking on side of tail base with short truncated posterior lobe; additional oval dark marking near base of caudal fin, but no transverse marking across midlength of caudal fin (Ref. 31367). | |||
| Biology: | Probably demersal on the outer continental shelves and upper slopes (Ref. 31367). Feeds on squids (Ref. 31367). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 September 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||