Lollipop Catshark

Cephalurus cephalus est une espèce de requins de la famille des Scyliorhinidae et du genre monotypique Cephalurus.

The lollipop catshark (Cephalurus cephalus) is a little-known species of shark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks, and the only described member of its genus. A diminutive, bottom-dwelling shark of the outer continental shelf and upper continental slope, this species can be readily identified by its tadpole-like shape with a greatly expanded, rounded head and narrow body. The large head houses expanded gills, which are thought to be an adaptation for hypoxic conditions.

Cephalurus cephalus es una especie de peces de la familia Scyliorhinidae en el orden de los Carcharhiniformes. Morfología • Los machos pueden llegar alcanzar los 28 cm de longitud total. ​​ Hábitat Es un pez de mar que vive entre 155-927 m de profundidad.