Southern Roundhead [Etmopterus granulosus]
Description
The Southern Roundhead is a species of deep-sea shark found in the Southern Hemisphere, specifically in the waters off New Zealand and Australia. It is known for its large eyes, two dorsal fins with a large spine on each, and a slender body. The Southern Roundhead inhabits depths of 300 to 700 meters and preys primarily on cephalopods and small fish. Like other roundheads, it is bioluminescent.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Cumaceans
Cumacea
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| Family |
Diastylidae
Diastylidae
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| Genus |
Deep-sea Roundheads
Colurostylis
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