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Dichichthys

Genus of sharks From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Dichichthys is a genus of sharks which is the only genus in the monotypic family Dichichthyidae, the bristle sharks. These sharks are found in the Western Pacific Ocean. Until recently, scientists believed these 5 species were part of the genus Parmaturus, until morphological testing confirmed its placement in its own family. Supraorbital crests on the chondrocranium also distinguish Dichichthys from other catshark genera/families.[1]

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Species

Dichichthys contains the following five recognised valid species:[2]

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