White Ghost Catshark [Parmaturus albimarginatus]
Description
The White Ghost Catshark is a recently discovered species that inhabits the deep waters of the northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is distinguished by a uniformly pale coloration, hence the 'ghost' in its name. Its slender body and large, rounded pectoral fins are other defining traits. The species is oviparous, and females lay pairs of 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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