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Velvet belly

Etmopterus spinax

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes (อันดับปลาฉลามหลังหนาม)
Family
Etmopteridae
Genus
Etmopterus
Species
Etmopterus spinax (Velvet belly)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Negrito
French Epineux noir
German Kleiner schwarzer Dornhai
Portuguese Gata-negra
Russian Nochnaya
Arabic Kalb
Turkish Kadife köpekbalığı

Similar Species in Etmopterus

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Velvet belly?
The scientific name of Velvet belly is Etmopterus spinax. It belongs to the genus Etmopterus.
What is the conservation status of Velvet belly?
Velvet belly (Etmopterus spinax) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Velvet belly live?
Velvet belly is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does Velvet belly belong to?
Velvet belly (Etmopterus spinax) belongs to the genus Etmopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Etmopteridae.
What kingdom does Velvet belly belong to?
Velvet belly (Etmopterus spinax) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Velvet belly?
The closest relatives of Velvet belly in the genus Etmopterus include Blackbelly lantern shark, Blackbelly lanternshark, Blackbelly lanternshark, Blackmouth lanternshark, Black shark.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Etmopterus — 20 Species

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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 🐾
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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