West Indian lanternshark
📖 Overview
West Indian lanternshark (Etmopterus robinsi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Etmopteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 31 cm. It occurs at depths between 400 and 800 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2. Dark-colored .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for West Indian lanternshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 400 - 800 m , usually 549 - 786 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: off northeastern Florida and the Straits of Florida (USA) south to the offings of Nicaragua, Hispaniola, and the northern Lesser Antilles.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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