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Dense-scale lantern shark

Etmopterus pycnolepis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family
Etmopteridae
Genus
Etmopterus
Species
Etmopterus pycnolepis (Dense-scale lantern shark)

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African lantern shark
Etmopterus polli
Least Concern
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Blackbelly Dogfish
Etmopterus hillianus
Least Concern
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Blackbelly lantern shark
Etmopterus lucifer
Least Concern
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Blackbelly lanternshark
Etmopterus sculptus
Least Concern
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Blackbelly lanternshark
Etmopterus molleri
Data Deficient
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Blackmouth lanternshark
Etmopterus evansi
Least Concern
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Black shark
Etmopterus granulosus
Least Concern
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Blurred lantern shark
Etmopterus bigelowi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dense-scale lantern shark?
The scientific name of Dense-scale lantern shark is Etmopterus pycnolepis. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.
What is the conservation status of Dense-scale lantern shark?
Dense-scale lantern shark (Etmopterus pycnolepis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dense-scale lantern shark live?
Dense-scale lantern shark is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Dense-scale lantern shark belong to?
Dense-scale lantern shark (Etmopterus pycnolepis) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.
Is Dense-scale lantern shark endangered?
No, Dense-scale lantern shark (Etmopterus pycnolepis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dense-scale lantern shark belong to?
Dense-scale lantern shark (Etmopterus pycnolepis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dense-scale lantern shark?
The closest relatives of Dense-scale lantern shark in the genus Etmopterus include African lantern shark, Blackbelly Dogfish, Blackbelly lantern shark, Blackbelly lanternshark, Blackbelly lanternshark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Etmopterus — 20 Species

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African lantern shark
Etmopterus polli
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Blackbelly Dogfish
Etmopterus hillianus
LC 🐾
Blackbelly lantern shark
Etmopterus lucifer
LC 🐾
Blackbelly lanternshark
Etmopterus molleri
DD 🐾
Blackbelly lanternshark
Etmopterus sculptus
LC 🐾
Blackmouth lanternshark
Etmopterus evansi
LC 🐾
Black shark
Etmopterus granulosus
LC 🐾
Blurred lantern shark
Etmopterus bigelowi
LC 🐾
Broadband dogfish
Etmopterus gracilispinis
LC 🐾
Broadbanded lanternshark
Etmopterus compagnoi
LC 🐾
Broadnose Lanternshark
Etmopterus burgessi
LC 🐾
Brown lantern shark
Etmopterus unicolor
DD 🐾
Combtooth lantern shark
Etmopterus decacuspidatus
LC 🐾
Cylindrical lantern shark
Etmopterus carteri
LC
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Dense-scale lantern shark
Etmopterus pycnolepis
LC
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Dwarf lantern shark
Etmopterus perryi
LC 🐾
False Pygmy Shark
Etmopterus pseudosqualiolus
LC 🐾
Fringefin lantern shark
Etmopterus schultzi
LC 🐾
Great lantern shark
Etmopterus princeps
LC 🐾
Green lantern shark
Etmopterus virens
LC
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