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 07/2024
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Apristurus manis (Springer, 1979), © Steve W. Ross, Center for Marine Science, Wilmington
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Apristurus manis (Springer, 1979), © Steve W. Ross, Center for Marine Science, Wilmington
Common names
Pejegato fantasma,
Holbiche fantôme,
Ghost cat shark,
Ghost catshark
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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;