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FOR AGES 3 YEARS TO 18 YEARS
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Sharks are a member of the elasmobranch fish species. Current sharks are characterized inside the clade Selachimorpha (or Selachii). They range in size from the little midget dwarf lanternshark to the biggest fish on the planet, the whale shark. One of the most popular shark species is the dwarflantern shark (Etmopterus perryi). The predominant dwarf lanternshark can be recognized by its little size at the development along with its leveled head and dark ventral markings and a mid-dorsal fin line. Since 1970, dwarflantern shark populaces have decreased by 71%, generally due to overfishing. Sharks are traded by some people for shark meat or shark-balanced soup. They prefer living in deep waters with considerable depth.
There are 25-35 teeth rows in the upper jaw and 30-34 teeth rows in the lower jaw of this shark species found at great depths. Here are some of the most interesting facts about the dwarf lanternshark (Etmopterus perryi) that will fascinate you.
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Dwarf lanternsharks (Etmopterus perryi) are a less-known type of dogfish shark in the Etmopteridae family and is the world's smallest shark.
The dwarflantern shark species belongs to the fish class of animals of the family Etmopteridae.
The population of the dwarflantern shark species in the world has not yet been ascertained. It is generally assumed that its population is safe as of now across the world because their preferred habitat is in great depth in the oceans.
As of now, the midget dwarflantern shark has been spotted swimming across the Caribbean Sea off the banks of Colombia and Venezuela, making way along Barranquilla and Santa Marta, close to the Guajira Peninsula, and between the Los Testigos Islands and Grenada. They can be found in deep waters of around 150 ft (500m) in depth off the coast of Venezuela and Columbia.
The dwarflantern shark is a bathypelagic animal variety found off the coast of Colombia and Venezuela. A dwarflantern shark clearly occupies the upper continental shelves at a depth of around 928-1440 ft (283–439 m).
The dwarf lanternshark can live alone or in groups depending on their environment.
The life expectancy of the bantam lamp dwarflantern shark is between 20-30 years. Bantam light sharks are frequently focused on parasites that shorten the life expectancy of these animals.
Bantam dwarflantern sharks are ovoviviparous in terms of reproduction, where the eggs are formed and hatched inside the females, supported by yolk sacs. Females give birth to around eight to 10 pups, which measure generally 2.4 in (6.1 cm) in size.
The standard IUCN Red List of Threatened Species currently lists the dwarflantern shark as a species with a Least Concern status in terms of conservation required. It is believed that with its habitat at considerable depths, its population is safe from overfishing.
The dwarflantern shark has a long, wide, straightened head with huge eyes and enormous, intense eyes. It has a striking and particular example of dark markings on its ventral surface. It is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean off the shore of Africa. The skin is thickly covered by slim, needle-like dermal denticles in an arbitrary pattern. Some of the ventral dark markings are made out of light-creating photophores, while others are made of color-containing chromatophores. The shark has a dark line along the center of its back, a dark band on the finish of its caudal balance, and a dull smudge on its lower caudal balance projection. There are 25-35 tooth rows in the upper jaw and 30-34 tooth rows in the lower jaw. The tail has a significantly longer upper lobe.
* Please note that this is an image of a common sawfish, not a dwarf lanternshark. If you have an image of a dwarf lanternshark, please let us know at [email protected].
Dwarflantern sharks are not ugly yet not beautiful. They are just average-looking fish with elongated bodies and flattened heads.
Sharks can't make any clamor, so they use non-verbal communication to impart. Opening their jaws, gesturing their heads, and angling their bodies can be social signs as two sharks converse with one another.
An average adult blacktip shark is seven times bigger than the dwarf lanternshark. The dwarf lanternshark can reach up to the greatest known length of 7.9 in (20 cm).
The dwarf lanternshark speed has not yet been calculated as this fish species lives in depths beyond 500 ft (152 m) in the oceans.
An average adult dwarf lanternshark can weigh up to 2 lb (0.9 kg). They are five times smaller than a horn shark and 15 times smaller than blacktip reef shark.
There is no specific name for adult males and female dwarf lanternsharks. They are known as males and females respectively.
A baby dwarf lantern shark is referred to as a pup.
A carnivore genus, the dwarf lanternshark feeds on krill which are tiny crustaceans. The dwarf lanternshark is the world's tiniest shark, measuring about the length of a pencil.
Dwarf lanternsharks emit light to entice food while remaining unseen to predators swimming below them. Dwarf lanternsharks are frequently preyed upon by parasites, which reduces their longevity.
No, aquarists cannot obtain the purest little sharks such as the dwarf lanternshark (Etmopterus perryi), which grows to a little over 7.9 in (20 cm) in length. They dwell in deep ocean settings and, because of the physical qualities of their native environment, they would not be ideal for captivity.
Dwarf lanternsharks' teeth are intended for cutting and slicing. The upper jaw contains 20-23 rows of teeth while the lower jaw has 30-34 rows of teeth.
A dwarf lanternshark has five tiny gill holes on the lateral side of the body. Dwarf lanternsharks, like many deep-sea species, exhibit bioluminescent features.
They have a photophore, a light-emitting organ situated on the seafloor.
While dwarf lanternsharks are quite small in size and do not require a very large tank, the nature of their habitat makes them non-ideal to buy as pets.
No, certain sharks are lethal, but only roughly 12 species have ever been engaged in a fatal attack. Dwarf lanternsharks are one of the tiniest sharks, measuring just around 6.7 in (17 cm) in length.
Not really as these sharks still thrive in the oceans but are in danger against other big fishes.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly animal facts for everyone to discover! Learn more about some other fish from our paddlefish facts and hammerhead shark facts pages.
You can even occupy yourself at home by coloring in one of our free printable dwarf lanternshark coloring pages.
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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