Apristurus manis
(Springer, 1979)
Ghost catshark
Classification: Elasmobranchii Carcharhiniformes Pentanchidae
Reference of the original description
A revision of the catsharks, Family Scyliorhinidae. NOAA Technical Report NMFS, Circular, 422: 1–152
A revision of the catsharks, Family Scyliorhinidae. NOAA Technical Report NMFS, Circular, 422: 1–152
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Apristurus cf. manis, Parmaturus manis, Pentanchus manis
Apristurus cf. manis, Parmaturus manis, Pentanchus manis
Description :
Citation: Apristurus manis (Springer, 1979): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
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Apristurus manis (Springer, 1979), © Steve W. Ross, Center for Marine Science, Wilmington
Apristurus manis (Springer, 1979), © Steve W. Ross, Center for Marine Science, Wilmington
Common names
Pejegato fantasma, Holbiche fantôme, Ghost cat shark, Ghost catshark
Pejegato fantasma, Holbiche fantôme, Ghost cat shark, Ghost catshark
Distribution
Northwest Atlantic: off Massachusetts, USA. Northeast Atlantic: Porcupine Bank west of Ireland. Nominal records of Apristurus profundurum from off Mauritania (Ref. 6479) possibly pertain to this species also.
Northwest Atlantic: off Massachusetts, USA. Northeast Atlantic: Porcupine Bank west of Ireland. Nominal records of Apristurus profundurum from off Mauritania (Ref. 6479) possibly pertain to this species also.
Human uses
fisheries: of no interest
fisheries: of no interest
Biology
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733]. Found on the continental slopes. Benthopelagic, occurs at 658-1740 m depth (Ref. 58744).
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733]. Found on the continental slopes. Benthopelagic, occurs at 658-1740 m depth (Ref. 58744).
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=331;
shark-references Species-ID=331;