Blue-eye lanternshark

The blue-eye lanternshark, also known as the traveller lanternshark or slate lanternshark is a shark of the family Etmopteridae.

Distribution and habitat

It is found in the northern part of the Kerguelen Plateau in the Southern Ocean, off New Zealand and South Africa. It has been confirmed to be present at the Macquarie Ridge.

Anatomy

It is a medium-sized Etmopterus species with a fusiform body.

Conservation status

In June 2018 the New Zealand Department of Conservation classified the blue-eye lanternshark as "Data Deficient" under the New Zealand [Threat Classification System].