African frilled shark
Chlamydoselachus africana
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African frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus africana) is a marine fish of the family Chlamydoselachidae, in the order Hexanchiformes. Maximum recorded length is 99 cm. Its recorded depth range is 300–1400 m.
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परिचय
The African frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus africana) is a rare deep-sea saltwater shark reaching up to 99 cm. It has a distinctive elongated, eel-like body and frilled gill slits, representing an ancient shark lineage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 99.0 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 300-1400m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| गण | Hexanchiformes |
| कुल | Chlamydoselachidae |
| प्रजातियाँ | Chlamydoselachus africana |
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