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Lixinha-da-fundura

Etmopterus polli

Least Concern

About

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Etmopteridae
Genus
Etmopterus
Species
Etmopterus polli (Lixinha-da-fundura)

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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Gata-negra
Etmopterus spinax
Near Threatened
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Gata-preta
Etmopterus pusillus
Least Concern
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Lixinha-de-fundura espinhosa
Etmopterus sentosus
Least Concern
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Lixinha-de-fundura lucifera
Etmopterus lucifer
Least Concern
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Tubarão-lanterna
Etmopterus gracilispinis
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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Blackbelly lanternshark
Etmopterus sculptus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lixinha-da-fundura?
The scientific name of Lixinha-da-fundura is Etmopterus polli. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.
What is the conservation status of Lixinha-da-fundura?
Lixinha-da-fundura (Etmopterus polli) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Lixinha-da-fundura belong to?
Lixinha-da-fundura (Etmopterus polli) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.
Is Lixinha-da-fundura endangered?
No, Lixinha-da-fundura (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 Lixinha-da-fundura belong to?
Lixinha-da-fundura (Etmopterus polli) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lixinha-da-fundura?
The closest relatives of Lixinha-da-fundura in the genus Etmopterus include Gata-negra, Gata-preta, Lixinha-de-fundura espinhosa, Lixinha-de-fundura lucifera, Tubarão-lanterna.

Genus Etmopterus — 20 Species

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Gata-negra
Etmopterus spinax
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Gata-preta
Etmopterus pusillus
LC
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Lixinha-da-fundura
Etmopterus polli
LC
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Lixinha-de-fundura espinhosa
Etmopterus sentosus
LC 🐾
Lixinha-de-fundura lucifera
Etmopterus lucifer
LC 🐾
Tubarão-lanterna
Etmopterus gracilispinis
LC 🐾
Broadnose Lanternshark
Etmopterus burgessi
LC 🐾
Brown lantern shark
Etmopterus unicolor
DD 🐾
Combtooth lantern shark
Etmopterus decacuspidatus
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Pygmy lanternshark
Etmopterus fusus
LC 🐾
Short-tail lantern shark
Etmopterus brachyurus
DD 🐾
Blackbelly Dogfish
Etmopterus hillianus
LC 🐾
Dense-scale lantern shark
Etmopterus pycnolepis
LC 🐾
Fringefin lantern shark
Etmopterus schultzi
LC
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