Ghost catshark
📖 Overview
Ghost catshark (Apristurus manis), first described by Springer, 1979 is a large fish in the family Pentanchidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 85.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 600 to 1900 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Ghost catshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ghost catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 600 - 1900 m . Deep-water; 60°N - 40°N Northwest Atlantic: off Massachusetts, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ghost catshark · ghost cat shark |
| 🌍CES | máčka přízračná |
| 🇩🇪German | Geister-Tiefwasserkatzenhai · Geisterkatzenhai |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | paksuaavehai |
| 🇫🇷French | Holbiche Fantôme · Holbiche-fantôme |
| 🌍LIT | katryklis pamėklė |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Spookkathaai |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Призрачная чёрная кошачья акула · кошачья акула-призрак |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pejegato Fantasma |
| 🌍UKR | Акула кошача чорна привид |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parmaturus manis | Springer | 1979 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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