| Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) |
| 38 cm TL (male/unsexed); 45 cm TL (female) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 90 m |
| Western Pacific: Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Dorsal and sometimes upper and lower caudal-fin lobes with prominent black tips (Ref. 11146). |
| A little-known bottom-dwelling shark found on the continental shelves (Ref. 11146). Possibly at depths greater than 90 m (Ref. 244). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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