A new and mysterious inhabitant has been discovered in the deep sea near Australia and New Zealand. It is about the Australasian narrow-nosed ghostfisha creature that has been hidden under the waves and until recently was confused with a common species found throughout the world.
However, after a series of recent studies, scientists have determined that this curious “ghost” shark has its own DNA and physical characteristicsas reported Radio Biobio.
The discovery was led by Dr. Brit Finucci, an expert at New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). The scientist clarified that this new species has its own peculiarities that They are clearly differentiated from other chimeras or ghost sharks that we already know.
In a statement, Finucci stated that “Harriotta had (as it has been named) is unique due to its elongated, narrow and depressed snout; long and thin trunk; large eyes; and very long and wide pectoral fins. It is a beautiful chocolate brown color.”.
In detail, the ghost shark has a characteristic smooth skin, without scales and feeds on crustaceansIt is a cartilaginous fish and is also known as ratfish, rabbitfish or elephantfish. Its greatest peculiarity? It inhabits more than 2,600 meters below the surfaceso its sighting is extremely complex.
“Ghost sharks like this one are largely confined to the ocean floor, and Their habitat makes them difficult to study and monitor.which means we don’t know much about its biology or threat status, but it makes discoveries like this even more exciting.”
