Blackfin Ghostshark
Hydrolagus lemures
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Hydrolagus lemures
Other names
Bight Ghostshark, Ghostshark, Ogilbys Ghostshark, Ogilbys Spookfish, Ratfish, Spookfish, Waite's Ghost Shark, Whitefish
Size
Up to 58 cm (22.8 in)
Weight
Up to 5 kg (11 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deeper ocean waters amongst the bottom on the continental shelf & slope
Depth Range
120 - 700 m (393 - 2,296 ft)
