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Dense-scale lantern shark (Etmopterus pycnolepis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Etmopterus pycnolepis

Common Name
Dense-scale lantern shark

Biology
Holotype taken from a depth of 350 m (Ref. 26282). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.

Classification

Classified By
Kotlyar, 1990
Class
Sharks and Rays (Elasmobranchii)
Order
Bramble, Sleeper and Dogfish sharks (Squaliformes)
Family
Lantern sharks (Etmopteridae)

Distribution

Region
Southeast Pacific.
Distribution
Southeast Pacific.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Deep-water
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
350 m
Depth To - meters
350 m
Zone
bathydemersal
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 350 - 350 m (Ref. 26282)
Trophic Level
4.16 s.e. 0.54 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
Unknown cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (34 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming Fec
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Data deficient (DD)