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Dwarf Lanternshark
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Common Name: Dwarf Lantern Shark 

Scientific Name: Etmopterus perryi

Size: 16-19cm

Found in: Deep waters around 500m in depth off the coast of Venezuela and Columbia

Population Status: Classed as ‘data deficient’ (there is inadequate information to make a direct, or indirect, assessment of its 
                              risk of extinction based on its distribution and/or population status - IUCN 2009)



Reproduction:

Ovoviviparous
Bear 2-3 young at a time, pups are around 5-6cm at birth.



Interesting Facts:

The Dwarf Lanternshark is one of the smallest sharks in the world!

Dwarf and Pygmy sharks have bio-luminescent properties. ie. they can produce a glowing type of light normally on their underside.

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