New Zealand Catshark [Parmaturus macmillani]
Description
The New Zealand Catshark is a species found in the waters of the South Pacific around New Zealand. This species is characterized by its grayish-brown color and relatively large size compared to other catsharks. It is a deep-water species, typically found at depths of 200-1000 meters. It lays eggs in pairs, which are enclosed in unique, purse-like egg cases.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cestoda
Cestoda
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| Order |
Litobothriidea
Litobothriidea
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| Family |
Litobothriids
Litobothriidae
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| Genus |
Filetail Catsharks
Litobothrium
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