Slender Gollumshark [Gollum attenuatus]
Description
This species of shark is known for its elongated, slender body and large, green eyes. The Slender Gollumshark is typically found in the waters of the Western Pacific and Eastern Indian Ocean. They are deep-water sharks, usually found at depths of 200 to 500 meters. These sharks are not well-studied, but it is known that they are ovoviviparous, with females giving birth to live young.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Ground Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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| Family |
False Catsharks
Pseudotriakidae
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| Genus |
Gollumsharks
Gollum
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