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Etmopterus spinax (Black centrina; Lantern shark; Velvet belly shark; Velvet belly lantern shark; Velvet belly)

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Wikipedia Abstract

The velvet belly lanternshark (or simply velvet belly, Etmopterus spinax) is a species of dogfish shark in the family Etmopteridae. One of the most common deepwater sharks in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean, the velvet belly is found from Iceland and Norway to Gabon and South Africa at a depth of 20–2,490 m (66–8,169 ft). A small shark generally no more than 45 cm (18 in) long, the velvet belly is so named because its black underside is abruptly distinct from the brown coloration on the rest of its body. The body of this species is fairly stout, with a moderately long snout and tail, and very small gill slits. Like other lanternsharks, the velvet belly is bioluminescent, with light-emitting photophores forming a species-specific pattern over its flanks and abdomen. These photophores are th
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Endangered Species

Status: Vulnerable
View IUCN Record: Etmopterus spinax

Attributes

Adult Weight [1]  1.032 lbs (468 g)
Female Maturity [1]  5 years
Litter Size [1]  7
Maximum Longevity [1]  7 years

Prey / Diet

Prey / Diet Overlap

Predators

Dalatias licha (Seal shark)[3]

Consumers

External References

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Citations

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♦ 9Gibson, D. I., Bray, R. A., & Harris, E. A. (Compilers) (2005). Host-Parasite Database of the Natural History Museum, London
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