Pseudocarcharias kamoharai

Pseudocarcharias kamoharai (Matsubara, 1936) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Pseudocarchariidae (order Lamniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the crocodile shark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Pseudocarcharias kamoharai (Matsubara, 1936) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Lamniformes, Pseudocarcharias kamoharai exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Pseudocarchariidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Pseudocarchariidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.