The splendid lanternshark is found on the outer continental shelves and upper slopes. It feeds on squid.

Coloration is purplish-black above, and bluish-black underneath, with an additional oval dark marking near base of the caudal fin. Reproduction is ovoviviparous.

References

• Compagno, Dando, & Fowler, Sharks of the World, Princeton University Press, New Jersey 2005 ISBN 978-0-691-12072-0