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Marsha's lanternshark
Species of shark From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marsha's lanternshark (Etmopterus marshae) is a species of shark in the family Etmopteridae.[1] It is found in the Western Pacific near the Philippines and can reach 23.4 cm in length.[2]
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Description
Males reach a length of up to 23.4 cm, while females reach 19.2 cm. The species is slender and has a whitish and purplish body colouration. Between the pectoral and pelvic fins and the upper caudal fins are markings with a dark and light banding pattern.[2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in a small area between Taiwan and the Philippines, near the Batanes.[3] It inhabits marine waters from 322 to 337 meters deep over a sandy bottom.[2]
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