hexanchus collinsonae

Still a mystery…

Hexanchus collinsonae (named after M. E. Collinson) is a species of prehistoric shark that was found in the Eocene London Clay beds. It is a member of the family Hexanchidae.

Family: †Hexanchidae

Genus: †Hexanchus

Species: †collinsonae

Taxonomy:

Phylum– Chordata

Class– Chondrichthyles

Order– Hexanchiformes

Family– †Hexanchidae

Genus– †Hexanchus

Species– †collinsonae

Status: EXTINCT.

Demographic, Distribution, Habitat, Environment and Range: Found in the Eocene London Clay beds.