Mollers lantern shark
📖 Overview
Mollers lantern shark (Etmopterus molleri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Etmopteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic, deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 46 cm. It occurs at depths between 200 and 860 metres. With a trophic level of 4.2, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. Light brown above, black below, with a pale stripe on side and a black streak above and behind pelvic fins; belly luminous . Small and slender, with a moderately elongate caudal peduncle and with flank denticles mostly arranged in regular rows. The base of the pelvic flank markings is inserted in advance of the origin of the second dorsal-fin spine, the anterior branch is shorter than the posterior branch, and the caudal marking is longer than the precaudal marking .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mollers lantern shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous . Size at birth about 15 cm . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-oceanic; depth range 200 - 860 m . Deep-water; 34°N - 46°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black-bellied Deep-sea Dogifsh · Moller's Deepsea Shark · Moller's Lanternshark · Mollers Deepsea Shark · Mollers Lantern Shark · Mollers lantern shark, Slendertail lanternshark · Slendertail Lanternshark |
| 🌍CES | světloun Mollerův |
| 🇩🇪German | Schmalschwanz-Laternenhai |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Squalo lanterna coda sottile |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ヒレタカフジクジラ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Slankstaartlantaarnhaai |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 模拉里燈籠棘鮫 · 莫氏烏鯊 · 黑沙 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthidium molleri | Whitley | 1939 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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