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Etmopterus bullisi Bigelow & Schroeder, 1957 Lined lanternshark |
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FAO |
| Family: | Etmopteridae (Lantern sharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 19.6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 250 - 850 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: North Carolina to northern Florida (USA) and Honduras. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental slopes at about 366 m depth. Length given comes from an immature specimen. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||