Image Bank - Sharks and Rays
Marbled Ghostshark,swimming
Reference |
IB3062 |
Category |
Sharks and Rays |
Family Name |
Chimaeras - CHIMAERIDAE |
Common Name |
Marbled Ghostshark,swimming |
Scientific Name |
Hydrolagus marmoratus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
They are mostly restricted to deep water, from about 200 m to at least 2000 m. Slow-swimming bottom dwelers, Ghostshark and Chimaeras in general feed mainly on benthic invertabrates and small fishes. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |