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Cylindrical lantern shark

Etmopterus carteri

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

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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Brown lantern shark
Etmopterus unicolor
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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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