Brown Lanternshark [Etmopterus unicolor]
Description
The Brown Lanternshark (Etmopterus unicolor) is a rare species of shark in the family Etmopteridae. As its name suggests, it has a uniform brown coloration. It is a relatively small species, with adults typically measuring around 30-40 cm in length. This shark is usually found in the waters around New Zealand.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Tetractinellida
Tetractinellida
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| Family |
Glass Sponges
Petrosiidae
|
| Genus |
Oopsacas
Oopsacas
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