description Largetooth cookiecutter shark Overview
The largetooth cookiecutter shark (Isistius plutodus) is a rare species of deepwater squaliform shark belonging to the family Dalatiidae. Like the smaller common cookiecutter shark, it is known for its specialized feeding strategy of gouging circular bite wounds from the flesh of larger marine mammals and fish. It is distinguished by its exceptionally large, triangular lower teeth and a cylindrical body shape.
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What is the scientific name of the largetooth cookiecutter shark?
Its scientific name is Isistius plutodus. It belongs to the Dalatiidae family of deepwater squaliform sharks.
Why is it called a cookiecutter shark?
Like the common cookiecutter shark, it can gouge nearly circular bite wounds from the flesh of larger animals. The name describes the round plug-like shape of those bites.
Where does the largetooth cookiecutter shark live?
It is a rare deepwater shark rather than a typical shallow coastal species. Its deepwater habitat makes sightings and biological observations uncommon.
How is the largetooth cookiecutter related to the common cookiecutter shark?
Both are in the genus Isistius and share the specialized circular-bite feeding strategy. The largetooth species is Isistius plutodus, while the common cookiecutter is commonly known as Isistius brasiliensis.
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