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Brown lantern shark

Etmopterus unicolor

Data Deficient

About

The Brown Lantern Shark (Etmopterus unicolor) is a species in the genus Etmopterus. It is currently classified as Data Deficient 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

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Nise-karasuzame
Spanish Tollo lucero marrón
French Sagre brun
Arabic قِرش فانوس بُنِّي

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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Blackbelly lanternshark
Etmopterus sculptus
Least Concern
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Broadbanded lanternshark
Etmopterus compagnoi
Least Concern
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Broadnose Lanternshark
Etmopterus burgessi
Least Concern
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Black shark
Etmopterus granulosus
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 Brown lantern shark?
The scientific name of Brown lantern shark is Etmopterus unicolor. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.
What is the conservation status of Brown lantern shark?
Brown lantern shark (Etmopterus unicolor) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Brown lantern shark live?
Brown lantern shark is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Brown lantern shark belong to?
Brown lantern shark (Etmopterus unicolor) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.
What kingdom does Brown lantern shark belong to?
Brown lantern shark (Etmopterus unicolor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Brown lantern shark?
The closest relatives of Brown 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
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Brown lantern shark
Etmopterus unicolor
DD
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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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