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Blackbelly lantern shark

Etmopterus lucifer

Least Concern

About

The Blackbelly lantern shark (Etmopterus lucifer) is a species in the genus Etmopterus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Dornhaiartige)
Family
Etmopteridae
Genus
Etmopterus
Species
Etmopterus lucifer (Blackbelly lantern shark)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 가시줄상어
Japanese Fujikujira
Spanish Tollo lucero diablo
French Sagre lucifer
Portuguese Lixinha-de-fundura lucifera
Arabic قِرش فانوس شيطاني
Vietnamese Cá Nhám nâu

Similar Species in Etmopterus

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Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai
Etmopterus pusillus
Least Concern
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Großer Laternenhai
Etmopterus princeps
Least Concern
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Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai
Etmopterus spinax
Near Threatened
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Blackmouth lanternshark
Etmopterus evansi
Least Concern
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Broadnose Lanternshark
Etmopterus burgessi
Least Concern
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Brown lantern shark
Etmopterus unicolor
Data Deficient
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Broadbanded lanternshark
Etmopterus compagnoi
Least Concern
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Combtooth lantern shark
Etmopterus decacuspidatus
Least Concern
View all species in Etmopterus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blackbelly lantern shark?
The scientific name of Blackbelly lantern shark is Etmopterus lucifer. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.
What is the conservation status of Blackbelly lantern shark?
Blackbelly lantern shark (Etmopterus lucifer) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Blackbelly lantern shark live?
Blackbelly lantern shark is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Blackbelly lantern shark belong to?
Blackbelly lantern shark (Etmopterus lucifer) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.
Is Blackbelly lantern shark endangered?
No, Blackbelly lantern shark (Etmopterus lucifer) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Blackbelly lantern shark belong to?
Blackbelly lantern shark (Etmopterus lucifer) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Blackbelly lantern shark?
The closest relatives of Blackbelly lantern shark in the genus Etmopterus include Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai, Großer Laternenhai, Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai, Blackmouth lanternshark, Black shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Etmopterus — 20 Species

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Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai
Etmopterus pusillus
LC 🐾
Großer Laternenhai
Etmopterus princeps
LC 🐾
Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai
Etmopterus spinax
NT 🐾
Blackmouth lanternshark
Etmopterus evansi
LC 🐾
Black shark
Etmopterus granulosus
LC 🐾
Broadbanded lanternshark
Etmopterus compagnoi
LC 🐾
Broadnose Lanternshark
Etmopterus burgessi
LC 🐾
Brown lantern shark
Etmopterus unicolor
DD 🐾
Combtooth lantern shark
Etmopterus decacuspidatus
LC 🐾
African lantern shark
Etmopterus polli
LC 🐾
Pink lanternshark
Etmopterus dianthus
LC 🐾
Green lantern shark
Etmopterus virens
LC 🐾
Lined lanternshark
Etmopterus dislineatus
LC 🐾
Hawaiian lantern shark
Etmopterus villosus
LC 🐾
Lined lantern shark
Etmopterus bullisi
LC 🐾
Broadband dogfish
Etmopterus gracilispinis
LC 🐾
Pygmy lanternshark
Etmopterus fusus
LC 🐾
Short-tail lantern shark
Etmopterus brachyurus
DD 🐾
Blackbelly Dogfish
Etmopterus hillianus
LC 🐾
Dense-scale lantern shark
Etmopterus pycnolepis
LC
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