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Blackbelly Lanternshark
Scientifically:
Etmopterus lucifer.
What To Look For:
A small lanternshark with an elongated, blunt snout. The dorsal
fins have spines, the second being larger than the first. There
are prominent black markings on the underside of the belly and
the eyes are large. This is a wide-range species that is found
near the sea floor over the continental slope. The name lanternshark
comes from the light organs (photophores) over the body. This
shark is also known as Devil Shark.
Size:
Up to 40 cm.
Distribution:
Mainly throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific and
recorded from South America.
Food:
Small bony fish, squid and crabs.
Breeding:
Presumed to be a live-bearer.
Danger To Humans:
Too small to be dangerous.
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