#dwarf lanternshark

[fishyfishyfishtimes]

Daily fish fact #839

Dwarf lantern shark!

It is the smallest species of shark, maxing out at a length of 20 cm (~8 inches)! Its dermal denticle scales are needle-like and packed tight all around the body except for the lips.

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

Can I offer you a dwarf lanternshark in this trying time? This species of shark is the smallest in the world, at only 20 cm (8 in) long, and is found at depths of 283–439 m (928–1,440 ft). The dwarf lanternshark gets its name for its ability to produce light from a series of f light-producing photophores along its back, which may help it to attract prey or disorient predators.

(Image: A researcher holding a dwarf lanternshark (Etmopterus perryi) by Javontae Murphy)

If you send me proof that you’ve made a donation to UNRWA or another organization benefiting Palestinians, I’ll make art of any animal of your choosing.

[mid-nighttiger]

[Image ID: Digital art of the ventral view of a dwarf lanternshark, a small tan shark with rounded fins and black underside. Its underside is speckled with blue spots of bioluminescence. It is on a background of dark blue with a light blue cloud and more blue spots of bioluminescence like stars. /End ID]

here's my full piece for this year's @swimonzine! we raised $685 for shark conservation this year. the zine, which includes over 100 illustrations of 40+ shark species, is still available for $1+ here, and all proceeds go to finfree.org

[aquacritterotd]

The aquatic critter of the day is the Dwarf Lanternshark! Reaching upwards of 8 inches (20 cm) in length, they are the smallest known living shark species in the world! Like other lantern sharks, they have light-emitting organs called photophores along their bellies and fins.

[nicetoseayou]

the dwarf lanternshark is credited to being the smallest shark in the world. they’re even smaller than a human hand, growing to be around 6 and a half inches long. but, the elusive american pocket shark is smaller, measuring in at 5.5 inches long.

[animals-i-think-are-cool]

jan 18 - dwarf lanternshark

this is the smallest species of shark at the size of a human hand! apparently they are in a group called the dogfish sharks and i think that’s very cool. like have you seen those videos of divers petting sharks? they act like dogs. it’s so cute. now we have dog shark. i don’t think that has anything to do with it.

all lantern sharks are capable of producing light! they are GLOWY fish! i love that deep sea animals just decide “oh actually. i think we will all just light up.” it makes the world a better place. in the draft of this i put an all star lyric here but i don’t think that needs to exist.

lots of fish have a tactic of having a lighter colored belly and a darker back—this is to make fish below them see the bright waters and assume they blend in, and vice versa for the fish above it. except this guy just straight up has light. overachiever. i love you guy. they look so goofy.

rating: 10/10. so Weird. looks like hes going to tell me hes neil cicierega on his alt account

[end0skeletal-undead]

The dwarf laternshark (Etmopterus perryi) is possibly the smallest species of shark in the world, with a maximum known length of around 8 inches. It is known to be present only on the upper continental slopes off Colombia and Venezuela, at a depth of 900 to 1,400 feet. Like other members of its genus, it is capable of producing light from a distinctive array of photophores.

Photo source: Javontaevious

[fishyfishyfishtimes]

Daily fish fact #380

Dwarf lanternshark!

It is the smallest shark species in the world, only reaching a maximum length of 20 cm (8 inches)! They live rather deep at 280 to 440 meters (928-1 440 feet) and have light-emitting organs along their sides.