New ghost shark species found in Costa Rica
Costa Rican scientists have discovered a new species of ghost shark in the Pacific Ocean waters near Cabo Blanco and Cayo Island. This species is distinguished by a smaller line, a darker color, and a longer spine on its dorsal fin. Genetic analyses revealed that this species is not related to known ghost shark species, and similar samples had previously been collected from the coasts of Peru and Chile. This discovery is significant because it defines a unique species never before documented along the coasts of Central America, and it may be more widespread along the Pacific coastline in the region.
Size: 120%Text Size
Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary
Comments (0)