Chlamydoselachus anguineus

Chlamydoselachus anguineus Garman, 1884 is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Chlamydoselachidae (order Hexanchiformes).

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

Taxonomy. The scientific name Chlamydoselachus anguineus Garman, 1884 places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Hexanchiformes, Chlamydoselachus anguineus exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Chlamydoselachidae.

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

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