Galápagos Ghost Shark
📖 Overview
Galápagos Ghost Shark (Hydrolagus mccoskeri) 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 38.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 396 and 506 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Hydrolagus with head small with short, blunt snout; second dorsal fin only slightly indented along its length; preopercular and oral lateral line canals branching from the same node off the infraorbital canal and sharing a short common branch; dorsum medium brown with numerous narrow, sharply delineated irregular circular and elongate white blotches; ventrum white to tan with extremely fine brown mottling.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Galápagos Ghost Shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; non-migratory ; depth range 396 - 506 m . Deep-water; 1°N - 2°S, 92°W - 89°W Central Pacific: Galapagos Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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