Li’s lanternshark

Etmopterus lii

Radiographs reveal whole lanternfishes in stomachs

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
Medium
Tropical fish

Li’s lanternshark is a marine fish of ocean habitats. Its source record singles out this identifying detail: Radiographs reveal whole lanternfishes in stomachs.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Dogfish Sharks
Family: Etmopteridae
Genus: Etmopterus
Maximum length: 34.1 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Pacific: northern South China Sea.

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