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Shortfin smooth lanternshark

Etmopterus joungi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (อันดับปลาฉลามหลังหนาม)
Family
Etmopteridae
Genus
Etmopterus
Species
Etmopterus joungi (Shortfin smooth lanternshark)

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Broadbanded lanternshark
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Etmopterus — 20 Species

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Blackbelly lantern shark
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 🐾
African lantern shark
Etmopterus polli
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 🐾
Broadband dogfish
Etmopterus gracilispinis
LC 🐾
Pygmy lanternshark
Etmopterus fusus
LC 🐾
Short-tail lantern shark
Etmopterus brachyurus
DD 🐾
Blackbelly Dogfish
Etmopterus hillianus
LC
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