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Futo-karasuzame (Great lantern shark)

Etmopterus princeps

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Portugal.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Futo-karasuzame
Spanish Tollo lucero
French Sagre rude
German Großer Laternenhai
Arabic قِرش فانوس خَشٍن

Similar Species in Etmopterus

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Fujikujira
Etmopterus lucifer
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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Nise-karasuzame
Etmopterus unicolor
Data Deficient
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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 Futo-karasuzame?
The scientific name of Futo-karasuzame is Etmopterus princeps. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.
What is the conservation status of Futo-karasuzame?
Futo-karasuzame (Etmopterus princeps) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Futo-karasuzame live?
Futo-karasuzame is found in Distributed across Norway and Portugal.. Countries include Norway, Portugal.
What family does Futo-karasuzame belong to?
Futo-karasuzame (Etmopterus princeps) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.
Is Futo-karasuzame endangered?
No, Futo-karasuzame (Etmopterus princeps) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Futo-karasuzame belong to?
Futo-karasuzame (Etmopterus princeps) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Futo-karasuzame?
The closest relatives of Futo-karasuzame in the genus Etmopterus include Fujikujira, Futoshimi-fujikujra, Hishi-karasuzame, Hosotoge-karasuzame, Karasuzame.

Native Range — 2 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
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Futoshimi-fujikujra
Etmopterus splendidus
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Hishi-karasuzame
Etmopterus virens
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Hosotoge-karasuzame
Etmopterus gracilispinis
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Karasuzame
Etmopterus pusillus
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Nise-karasuzame
Etmopterus unicolor
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Combtooth lantern shark
Etmopterus decacuspidatus
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African lantern shark
Etmopterus polli
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Pink lanternshark
Etmopterus dianthus
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Lined lanternshark
Etmopterus dislineatus
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Hawaiian lantern shark
Etmopterus villosus
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Lined lantern shark
Etmopterus bullisi
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Pygmy lanternshark
Etmopterus fusus
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Short-tail lantern shark
Etmopterus brachyurus
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Blackbelly Dogfish
Etmopterus hillianus
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Dense-scale lantern shark
Etmopterus pycnolepis
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Fringefin lantern shark
Etmopterus schultzi
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False Pygmy Shark
Etmopterus pseudosqualiolus
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Tailspot Lanternshark
Etmopterus caudistigmus
LC
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