Etmopterus villosus Gilbert, 1905
Hawaiian lanternshark
photo by FAO

Family:  Etmopteridae (Lantern sharks)
Max. size:  46 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 280 - 1610 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the insular slopes. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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