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Apristurus canutus Springer & Heemstra, 1979 Hoary catshark |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 43 cm TL (male/unsexed); 45 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 500 - 1000 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: leeward islands off Antigua and Anguilla. | |||
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| Biology: | A deepwater bottom shark found on the insular slopes off the leeward islands. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Poorly known. Not utilized at present. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 June 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||