Etmopterus benchleyi
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Superregnum: Eukaryota |
Familia: Etmopteridae
Genus: Etmopterus
Species: Etmopterus benchleyi
Nome
[modifica]Etmopterus benchleyi Vásquez et al., 2015
Località tipo: Costa Rica, 8°13’42” N, 83°09’47” W, bottom trawl at depth 1157–1260 m.
Etymology: The species is named in honor of Peter Benchley, author of Jaws and subsequently an avid shark conservationist. His legacy, the Benchley Awards, recognizes outstanding achievements in ocean conservation.
Riferimenti
[modifica]Primary references
[modifica]- Vásquez, V.E., Ebert, D.A. & Long, D.J. 2015. Etmopterus benchleyi n. sp., a new lanternshark (Squaliformes: Etmopteridae) from the central eastern Pacific Ocean. Journal of the Ocean Science Foundation 17: 43-55.PDF Reference page.
Nomi comuni
[modifica]français: Requin-lanterne ninja