Etmopterus sentosus
Bass, D'Aubrey & Kistnasamy, 1976
Thorny lanternshark
Classification: Elasmobranchii Squaliformes Etmopteridae
Reference of the original description
Sharks of the east coast of Southern Africa. VI. The families Oxynotidae, Squalidae, Dalatiidae and Echinorhinidae. Investigational Report Oceanographic Research Institute, 45, 1–103
Sharks of the east coast of Southern Africa. VI. The families Oxynotidae, Squalidae, Dalatiidae and Echinorhinidae. Investigational Report Oceanographic Research Institute, 45, 1–103
Image of the original description
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Types
Etmopterus sentosus
Holotype: SAIAB: 6201 (old: ORI 2369) ; Paratype: SAIAB: 6200 (old: ORI 1391);
Etmopterus sentosus
Holotype: SAIAB: 6201 (old: ORI 2369) ; Paratype: SAIAB: 6200 (old: ORI 1391);
Description :
Citation: Etmopterus sentosus Bass, D'Aubrey & Kistnasamy, 1976: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 11/2024
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Etmopterus sentosus Bass, D'aubrey & Kistnasamy, 1976, © FAO, www.fish-base.org
Etmopterus sentosus Bass, D'aubrey & Kistnasamy, 1976, © FAO, www.fish-base.org
Common names
Tollo lucero espinudo, Sagre épineaux, Sagre épineux, Thorny lantern shark, Thorny lanternshark, Lixinha-de-fundura espinhosa
Tollo lucero espinudo, Sagre épineaux, Sagre épineux, Thorny lantern shark, Thorny lanternshark, Lixinha-de-fundura espinhosa
Short Description
A slim lanternshark with 2 longitudinal rows of greatly enlarged, hooked denticles along the flanks; other denticles small, conical and not arranged in lines [536]. Grayish black above, underside black with an elongated broad black mark above, in front of and behind the pelvic fins; other elongated black marks at base and along axis of caudal fin [536].
A slim lanternshark with 2 longitudinal rows of greatly enlarged, hooked denticles along the flanks; other denticles small, conical and not arranged in lines [536]. Grayish black above, underside black with an elongated broad black mark above, in front of and behind the pelvic fins; other elongated black marks at base and along axis of caudal fin [536].
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to South Africa, including Madagascar [536]. Source: www.gbif.org
Western Indian Ocean: Kenya to South Africa, including Madagascar [536]. Source: www.gbif.org
Human uses
fisheries: of no interest
fisheries: of no interest
Dentition
Description: The teeth of the hololype number 24/18-1-18 and are as shown in fig. 18A. The numbers of cusps on the upper teeth vary, as shown, from five to nine [131];
Description: The teeth of the hololype number 24/18-1-18 and are as shown in fig. 18A. The numbers of cusps on the upper teeth vary, as shown, from five to nine [131];
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=2189;
shark-references Species-ID=2189;