Etmopterus splendidus Yano, 1988
Splendid lanternshark
Etmopterus splendidus
photo by FAO

 Family:  Etmopteridae (Lantern sharks)
 Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 120 - 210 m
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan, Taiwan, and Java (Indonesia).
 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: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 23.05.97
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 06.07.07

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