Black ghostshark
📖 Overview
Black ghostshark (Hydrolagus homonycteris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Chimaeridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 109 cm. It occurs at depths between 866 and 1447 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This chimaeroid fish has a ventral caudal fin that that is not indented at its origin to form a separate anal fin, it is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: color of the body an even dark black or blackish-brown; its dorsal fin spine is longer than height of first dorsal fin; pelvic fins is distinctly round in shape; males with pelvic claspers that are dark at the base with pale tips, divided for the distal 1/3 of their length .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black ghostshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 866 - 1447 m . Deep-water Southern Ocean: Australia and New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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