The lined lanternshark is a small deep-sea shark, typically measuring around 12 inches and weighing up to 1 pound. It features bioluminescent organs along its body, aiding in camouflage. Preferring continental slopes, it inhabits depths of 820-1,970 feet. Its diet consists mainly of small fish and invertebrates. The species exhibits solitary and nocturnal behavior.
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