Description
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Reference |
IB0228 |
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Category |
Sharks and Rays |
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Family Name |
Frill Sharks - CHLAMYDOSELACHIDAE |
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Common Name |
Frill Shark,Swimming |
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Scientific Name |
Chlamydoselachus anguineus |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
The Frill Shark is the only member of this family and is found worldwide in deep water, to 1200 m or more. He grows to a maximum length of about 2m. This shark feeds mainly on squids but also takes fishes and other small sharks. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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