Mitsukurina owstoni

Mitsukurina owstoni Jordan, 1898 is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Mitsukurinidae (order Lamniformes).

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

Taxonomy. The scientific name Mitsukurina owstoni Jordan, 1898 places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

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

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

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