Dichichthys


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.

Species

Dichichthys contains the following five recognised valid species:Dichichthys albimarginatus Dichichthys bigus Dichichthys melanobranchus Dichichthys nigripalatum Dichichthys satoi (White, Stewart, O'Neill & Naylor, 2024)