Slender Lanternshark
Etmopterus bigelowi
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameEtmopterus bigelowi
Other namesSmooth Lanternshark
SizeUp to 50 cm (19.6 in)
WeightUp to 1 kg (2.2 lb)
FamilyLanternshark / Etmopteridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeeper ocean waters amongst rocky bottoms on the continental & insular slopes
Depth Range275 - 1120 m (902 - 3,674 ft)
