African lanternshark
📖 Overview
Found on the upper continental slopes. Ovoviviparous . Utilized dried salted for human consumption and for fishmeal.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for African lanternshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for African lanternshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 1000 m . Deep-water; 12°N - 18°S
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | African lantern shark · African lanternshark |
| 🌍CES | světloun africký |
| 🇩🇪German | Afrikanischer Laternenhai |
| 🇫🇷French | Sagre À Menton Lisse |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Squalo lanterna africano |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Африканская чёрная акула |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Tollo Lucerno Africano |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 666 records indexed .
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