Australian Gollumshark [Gollum australis]
Description
The Australian Gollumshark is a rare species found off the coast of Australia. They are deep-water sharks, usually found at depths of 200 to 500 meters. They have a slender, elongated body and large, green eyes. Not much is known about their behavior or breeding habits due to their rarity and deep-water habitat.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
|
| Order |
Ground Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
|
| Family |
False Catsharks
Pseudotriakidae
|
| Genus |
Gollumsharks
Gollum
|