Black Ghostshark

Hydrolagus homonycteris
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Hydrolagus homonycteris
Other names Black Chimaera
Size Up to 1.10 m (3.6 ft0
Weight Up to 4 kg (8.8 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Deepsea ocean waters amongst the bottom on the continental slope & seamounts
Depth Range 870 - 1,450 m (2,854 - 4,757 ft)
Black Ghostshark Distribution