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Hishi-karasuzame (Green lantern shark)

Etmopterus virens

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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 virens (Hishi-karasuzame)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Hishi-karasuzame
Spanish Tollo lucero verde
French Sagre vert
Arabic قِرش فانوس أخضر

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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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 Hishi-karasuzame?
The scientific name of Hishi-karasuzame is Etmopterus virens. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.
What is the conservation status of Hishi-karasuzame?
Hishi-karasuzame (Etmopterus virens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Hishi-karasuzame belong to?
Hishi-karasuzame (Etmopterus virens) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.
Is Hishi-karasuzame endangered?
No, Hishi-karasuzame (Etmopterus virens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hishi-karasuzame belong to?
Hishi-karasuzame (Etmopterus virens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Hishi-karasuzame?
The closest relatives of Hishi-karasuzame in the genus Etmopterus include Fujikujira, Futo-karasuzame, Futoshimi-fujikujra, Hosotoge-karasuzame, Karasuzame.

Genus Etmopterus — 20 Species

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Fujikujira
Etmopterus lucifer
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Futo-karasuzame
Etmopterus princeps
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Futoshimi-fujikujra
Etmopterus splendidus
LC
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Hishi-karasuzame
Etmopterus virens
LC
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Hosotoge-karasuzame
Etmopterus gracilispinis
LC 🐾
Karasuzame
Etmopterus pusillus
LC 🐾
Nise-karasuzame
Etmopterus unicolor
DD 🐾
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
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Pygmy lanternshark
Etmopterus fusus
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Short-tail lantern shark
Etmopterus brachyurus
DD 🐾
Blackbelly Dogfish
Etmopterus hillianus
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Dense-scale lantern shark
Etmopterus pycnolepis
LC 🐾
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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