New species of deep-sea catshark described from the Galapagos
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 16:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists conducting deep-sea research in the Galapagos have described a new species of catshark, Bythaelurus giddingsi. The new shark is approximately a foot long and has a chocolate-brown coloration with pale, irregularly distributed spots on its body. The spotted patterns appear to be unique to each individual.