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Karasuzame (Slender lantern shark)

Etmopterus pusillus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Chile and Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Karasuzame
Spanish Negrito
French Sagre nain
German Glatter Schwarzer Dornhai
Portuguese Gata-preta
Arabic قِرش فانوس ليِّن

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