Family: |
Etmopteridae (Lantern sharks) |
Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 730 - 1200 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Japan and Australia (including Western Australia). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on the continental slope (Ref. 6871, 75154). Little is known of its biology; presumably ovoviviparous (Ref. 6871). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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