Etmopterus polli

Etmopterus polli Bigelow, Schroeder and Springer, 1953 is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Etmopteridae (order Squaliformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the African lantern shark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Etmopterus polli Bigelow, Schroeder and Springer, 1953 places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Squaliformes, Etmopterus polli exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Etmopteridae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Etmopteridae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.