Mitsukurina - Wikipedia
Mitsukurina is a genus of mackerel shark in the family Mitsukurinidae. It contains one extant species, the goblin shark (M. owstoni) and more extinct species. The genus was described by American ichthyologist David Starr Jordan in 1898 and named in honour of Kakichi Mitsukuri. [1]
Goblin shark | Description, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
goblin shark, rare species of shark belonging to the family Mitsukurinidae (order Lamniformes). Only one extant species (Mitsukurina owstoni) is known, on the basis of a few specimens, although fossils of extinct species have been found. The …
Mitsukurinidae - Wikipedia
Mitsukurinidae is a family of sharks with one living genus, Mitsukurina, and four fossil genera: Anomotodon, Protoscapanorhynchus, Scapanorhynchus, and Woellsteinia, [1] though some taxonomists consider Scapanorhynchus to be a synonym of Mitsukurina.
Goblin shark - Wikipedia
The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is a rare species of deep-sea shark. Sometimes called a "living fossil", it is the only extant representative of the family Mitsukurinidae, a lineage some 125 million years old.
Goblin shark - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is a rare species of deep-sea shark. Sometimes called a "living fossil", it is the only extant representative of the family Mitsukurinidae, a lineage some 125 million years old.
The Goblin Shark - Smithsonian Ocean
The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is one of the creepier fish out there! It has a long, prominent snout covered with special sensing organs (ampullae of Lorenzini) that help it to sense electric fields in the deep, dark water it calls home.
Goblin Sharks ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
Goblin sharks, Mitsukurina owstoni (Jordan, 1898), are bizarre, sinister-looking creatures (mainly after they die). Growing to a length of over 3.8 m, they have a soft, flabby body, pinkish-gray color, and a peculiar, blade-like snout overhanging long, …
Mitsukurina owstoni – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
2023年12月28日 · Mitsukurina owstoni. Goblin shark. Photo © George Burgess. Not a great deal is known about this rare shark. Living in the deep ocean, the goblin shark catches prey by quickly projecting its jaw forward. This feature and its large extended snout prompted its fearsome name. Order – Lamniformes Family – Mitsukurinidae Genus – Mitsukurina
Goblin Shark: The Rare Deep-Sea Shark - Ocean Info
The goblin shark (Mitsukurina owstoni) is a rare and intriguing deep-sea creature, often referred to as a “living fossil” due to its ancient lineage. Recognizable by its elongated, flattened snout and highly protrusible jaws lined with sharp teeth, this shark …
Goblin Shark - Shark Facts and Information - sharks-world.com
Goblin Shark – Mitsukurina owstoni. Among all sharks, this species stands out for its unusual appearance characterized by a prominent snout. It is the only living member of the Mitsukurinidae family, and it is often called a “living fossil” since its ancestry goes back to the Cretaceous period and it keeps such primitive characteristics.