Abyssal Ghostshark
Hydrolagus trolli
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Hydrolagus trolli
Other names
Pointynose Blue Ghostshark , Pointynosed Blue Chimaera, Pointynosed Blue Ratfish, Ray Troll’s Chimaera, Abyssal Whitefin
Size
Up to 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
Weight
Over 8 kg (17.6 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deepsea ocean waters on or near the bottom of the continental shelf & slope
Depth Range
600 - 2,000 m (1,968 - 6,561 ft)
