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The Dwarf Lanternshark, *Etmopterus perryi*, is a diminutive shark species inhabiting deep ocean environments off the coasts of Colombia and Venezuela. Notably small, reaching approximately 21 centimeters in length, it’s recognized for its bioluminescent photophores – light-producing organs – which...
Ninja Lanternshark (Etmopterus benchleyi) is a deep-sea shark described in 2015 from the Pacific coast of Central America, named after author Peter Benchley with 'ninja' coined by children assisting researchers.
Velvet Belly Lanternshark (Etmopterus spinax) is a small bioluminescent shark of the northeastern Atlantic and Mediterranean and one of the most thoroughly studied deep-sea luminescent species.
Etmopterus unicolor, a small bioluminescent lanternshark of the Indo-Pacific found at 200–1,000 m, bearing photophore rows along its flanks and abdomen.
Etmopterus virens, a small bioluminescent shark endemic to the Gulf of Mexico, found at 190–720 m and named for the faint greenish glow produced by its ventral photophores.
Etmopterus bullisi, a small lanternshark of the western North Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, distinguished by linear photophore rows running lengthwise along its flanks.
