Etmopterus unicolor (Engelhardt, 1912) Bristled lanternshark |
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Family: | Etmopteridae (Lantern sharks) | |||
Max. size: | 64 cm TL (male/unsexed); 75 cm TL (female) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan (Ref. 247) and New Zealand (Ref. 13669). | |||
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Biology: | A little-known lanternshark, mainly from depths below 900 m. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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