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African lantern shark

Etmopterus polli

Least Concern

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The African lantern shark (Etmopterus polli) is a species in the genus Etmopterus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (돔발상어목)
Family
Etmopteridae
Genus
Etmopterus
Species
Etmopterus polli (African lantern shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tollo lucero africano
French Sagre antillais
Portuguese Lixinha-da-fundura
Arabic قِرش فانوس إفريقي

Similar Species in Etmopterus

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가시줄상어
Etmopterus lucifer
Least Concern
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Blackbelly lanternshark
Etmopterus sculptus
Least Concern
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Brown lantern shark
Etmopterus unicolor
Data Deficient
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Black shark
Etmopterus granulosus
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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Blackmouth lanternshark
Etmopterus evansi
Least Concern
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Blackbelly lanternshark
Etmopterus molleri
Data Deficient
View all species in Etmopterus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African lantern shark?
The scientific name of African lantern shark is Etmopterus polli. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.
What is the conservation status of African lantern shark?
African lantern shark (Etmopterus polli) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does African lantern shark belong to?
African lantern shark (Etmopterus polli) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.
Is African lantern shark endangered?
No, African lantern shark (Etmopterus polli) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does African lantern shark belong to?
African lantern shark (Etmopterus polli) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of African lantern shark?
The closest relatives of African lantern shark in the genus Etmopterus include 가시줄상어, Blackbelly lanternshark, Blackbelly lanternshark, Blackmouth lanternshark, Black shark.

Genus Etmopterus — 20 Species

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가시줄상어
Etmopterus lucifer
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Blackbelly lanternshark
Etmopterus molleri
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Blackbelly lanternshark
Etmopterus sculptus
LC 🐾
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
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African lantern shark
Etmopterus polli
LC
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Pink lanternshark
Etmopterus dianthus
LC 🐾
Green lantern shark
Etmopterus virens
LC 🐾
Great lantern shark
Etmopterus princeps
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
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Blackbelly Dogfish
Etmopterus hillianus
LC
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