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Apristurus herklotsi (Fowler, 1934) Longfin catshark |
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| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 48.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 533 - 864 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Japan, the Philippines, East and South China seas, and the Kyushu-Palau Ridge. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Brownish without conspicuous markings (Ref. 244). | |||
| Biology: | A poorly known deep-water bottom shark (Ref. 11146). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 April 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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