Roughskin catshark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Roughskin catshark |
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Apristurus
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ampliceps
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The roughskin catshark (Apristurus ampliceps) is a type of catshark. It belongs to the Scyliorhinidae family. This shark lives deep in the ocean near Australia and New Zealand. It is one of many deep-water catsharks that scientists are still learning about.
Scientists Ryohei Sasahara, Keiichi Sato, and Kazuhiro Nakaya first described this species in 2008.
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Where the Roughskin Catshark Lives
This shark lives in very deep water. It has been found between 840 and 1,380 meters (about 2,750 to 4,500 feet) deep. You can find it off the coast of New Zealand. It also lives in some areas around Tasmania and a small part of Western Australia.
What We Know About This Shark
Scientists do not know much about the roughskin catshark's life. This is because it lives so deep in the ocean. It is hard for researchers to study animals in such dark and distant places.
Protecting the Roughskin Catshark
Some people are worried about the roughskin catshark. This is because it lives in areas where a lot of deep-sea fishing happens. Fishing boats use large nets called trawls. These nets go deep into the ocean.
Scientists are concerned that these sharks might not have enough babies to keep their numbers strong. This could happen if too many are caught by accident. The New Zealand Department of Conservation has listed the roughskin catshark as "Data deficient." This means there is not enough information to know if it is truly in danger. More research is needed to understand and protect this unique deep-sea shark.
See also
In Spanish: Apristurus ampliceps para niños
