Whitefin lanternshark [Ebosia falcata]
Description
This species is native to the western Pacific Ocean, particularly the area around Japan. The Whitefin lanternshark prefers the depths of 200 to 500 meters and is known for its light brown color with white fins. It is a small shark species, usually not exceeding 30 centimeters in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Waspfishes
Tetrarogidae
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| Genus |
Ebosia
Ebosia
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