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Nise-karasuzame (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 (動物)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索動物)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (ツノザメ目)
Family
Etmopteridae
Genus
Etmopterus
Species
Etmopterus unicolor (Nise-karasuzame)

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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Fujikujira
Etmopterus lucifer
Least Concern
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Futo-karasuzame
Etmopterus princeps
Least Concern
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Futoshimi-fujikujra
Etmopterus splendidus
Least Concern
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Hishi-karasuzame
Etmopterus virens
Least Concern
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Hosotoge-karasuzame
Etmopterus gracilispinis
Least Concern
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Karasuzame
Etmopterus pusillus
Least Concern
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Broadnose Lanternshark
Etmopterus burgessi
Least Concern
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Broadbanded lanternshark
Etmopterus compagnoi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nise-karasuzame?
The scientific name of Nise-karasuzame is Etmopterus unicolor. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.
What is the conservation status of Nise-karasuzame?
Nise-karasuzame (Etmopterus unicolor) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Nise-karasuzame live?
Nise-karasuzame is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Nise-karasuzame belong to?
Nise-karasuzame (Etmopterus unicolor) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.
What kingdom does Nise-karasuzame belong to?
Nise-karasuzame (Etmopterus unicolor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Nise-karasuzame?
The closest relatives of Nise-karasuzame in the genus Etmopterus include Fujikujira, Futo-karasuzame, Futoshimi-fujikujra, Hishi-karasuzame, Hosotoge-karasuzame.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Etmopterus — 20 Species

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Fujikujira
Etmopterus lucifer
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Futo-karasuzame
Etmopterus princeps
LC 🐾
Futoshimi-fujikujra
Etmopterus splendidus
LC 🐾
Hishi-karasuzame
Etmopterus virens
LC 🐾
Hosotoge-karasuzame
Etmopterus gracilispinis
LC 🐾
Karasuzame
Etmopterus pusillus
LC
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Nise-karasuzame
Etmopterus unicolor
DD
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Combtooth lantern shark
Etmopterus decacuspidatus
LC 🐾
African lantern shark
Etmopterus polli
LC 🐾
Pink lanternshark
Etmopterus dianthus
LC 🐾
Lined lanternshark
Etmopterus dislineatus
LC 🐾
Hawaiian lantern shark
Etmopterus villosus
LC 🐾
Lined lantern shark
Etmopterus bullisi
LC 🐾
Pygmy lanternshark
Etmopterus fusus
LC 🐾
Short-tail lantern shark
Etmopterus brachyurus
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Blackbelly Dogfish
Etmopterus hillianus
LC 🐾
Dense-scale lantern shark
Etmopterus pycnolepis
LC 🐾
Fringefin lantern shark
Etmopterus schultzi
LC 🐾
False Pygmy Shark
Etmopterus pseudosqualiolus
LC 🐾
Tailspot Lanternshark
Etmopterus caudistigmus
LC
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