Bigeye Sand Tiger [Odontaspis noronhai]
Description
The Bigeye Sand Tiger is a rare species of shark in the family Odontaspididae. It is large, reaching up to 3.6 meters in length, and is known for its distinctive, large eyes, which are adapted for its deep-sea habitat. The Bigeye Sand Tiger is found in the western and eastern Atlantic Ocean and possibly in the Indian Ocean. Its behavior remains largely unknown due to its deep-sea lifestyle, although it is noted for its slow, deliberate movements. It is distinguished by its long, slender body, conical snout, large, green eyes, and two dorsal fins.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Mackerel Sharks
Lamniformes
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| Family |
Sand Tigers
Odontaspididae
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| Genus |
Bigeye Sand Tigers
Odontaspis
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