Choose your destination.   '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 January   x x x x February x x x x x March x x x x x April x x x x x May x x x x x June x x x x   July x x x x   August x X x x   September x x x x   October x x x x   November x x x x   December x x x x   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. Back To Top

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