Prickly Shark [Echinorhinus cookei]
Description
The Prickly Shark is a species of bramble shark, typically found in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is known for its unusual, prickly skin, covered in thorn-like denticles. The species is usually found in deep, offshore waters, often around continental slopes. It is a sluggish species with a diet primarily consisting of bony fishes and invertebrates. The prickly shark is ovoviviparous, with females giving birth to live young.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
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| Family |
Bramble Sharks
Echinorhinidae
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| Genus |
Bramble Sharks
Echinorhinus
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