The Panama ghost catshark is a rarely seen species of catshark.
Panama Ghost Catshark Scientific Classification |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Chondrichthyes |
| Order | Carcharhiniformes |
| Family | Scyliorhinidae |
| Genus | Apristurus |
| Scientific Name | A. stenseni |
Description
Very little is known about this shark – with adult males assumed to be 1.5 ft long.
Where do they live
As the name suggests, this shark lives in Panama between 9°N and 2°N.
Behavior
Reproductive
It is believed that the Panama ghost catshark is oviparous.
Interactions with humans
The IUCN classifies this shark as “Least Concern” or “LC”.
