Southern Lanternshark
Etmopterus baxteri
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Etmopterus baxteri
Other names
Black Shark, New Zealand Lanternshark, Seal Shark, Stout Deepsea Shark
Size
Up to 75 cm (29.5 in)
Weight
Up to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep ocean waters amongst the upper insular slopes on or near the bottom
Depth Range
830 -1,200 m (2,723 - 3,937 ft)
