Ratfish
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Latin Name: Hydrolagus colliei
Geographic Range: Range is from Alaska to California.
SCUBA Divers Info:
The Ratfish is a cartilaginous fish or a sharks relative. It is usually found in deep water but often will come shallower at night where it's eye will shine back at you light like those of a cat.
**B**Beachwalkers Info:
This animal does not inhabit the intertidal zone so you are very unlikely to find it beachwalking or tidepooling.
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