WoRMS taxon details
Etmopterus benchleyi Vásquez, Ebert & Long, 2015
1006938 (urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:1006938)
accepted
Species
marine, brackish, fresh, terrestrial
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. <em>J. Ocean Sci. Foundation.</em> 17: 43-55. [details] Available for editors 
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Etymology The species is named in honor of Peter Benchley, author of Jaws and subsequently an avid shark conservationist. His legacy,...
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. In line with Mr. Benchley’s outreach efforts, the privilege of deciding a common name for this species was bestowed upon four young shark enthusiasts, ages 8 to 14, and relatives of the first author (VEV). The suggested common name, the Ninja Lanternshark, refers to the uniform black coloration and reduced photophore complement used as concealment in this species, somewhat reminiscent of the typical outfit and stealthy behavior of a Japanese ninja. [details]
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. (2024). FishBase. Etmopterus benchleyi Vásquez, Ebert & Long, 2015. Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=1006938 on 2024-06-06
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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. <em>J. Ocean Sci. Foundation.</em> 17: 43-55. [details] Available for editors [request]
basis of record Froese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2023). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (02/2023)., available online at https://www.fishbase.org [details]
[request] basis of record Froese, R. & D. Pauly (Editors). (2023). FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication. version (02/2023)., available online at https://www.fishbase.org [details]
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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. In line with Mr. Benchley’s outreach efforts, the privilege of deciding a common name for this species was bestowed upon four young shark enthusiasts, ages 8 to 14, and relatives of the first author (VEV). The suggested common name, the Ninja Lanternshark, refers to the uniform black coloration and reduced photophore complement used as concealment in this species, somewhat reminiscent of the typical outfit and stealthy behavior of a Japanese ninja. [details]
