Smooth lanternshark
📖 Overview
Found on or near the bottom of continental and insular slopes at depths from 275 to 1,000 m (possibly to 2,000 m); also oceanic in the south Atlantic from the surface to 710 m , possibly as deep as 1998 m . Feeds on fish eggs, lanternfish, squid, and other small dogfish . Ovoviviparous . Utilized dried salted for human consumption and for fishmeal .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. Bladelike unicuspidate teeth in lower jaw and teeth with cusps and cusplets in upper jaw, relatively short snout, low, truncated denticles . Blackish brown dorsally, with an obscure broad black mark running above, in front and behind pelvic fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smooth lanternshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Smooth lanternshark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; oceanodromous ; depth range 0 - 1120 m , usually 400 - 700 m . Deep-water; 45°N - 55°S, 98°W - 171°W South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
fish eggs, lanternfish, squid, and other small dogfish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthidium pusillum | Lowe | 1839 | Synonym |
| Centrina nigra | Lowe | 1834 | Synonym |
| Etmopterus frontimaculatus | Pietschmann | 1907 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 708 records indexed .
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