Family: |
Squalidae (Dogfish sharks) |
Max. size: |
60 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range - 130 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: southern Japan (Ref. 41299) to the South China Sea. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Known from the continental shelves, sometimes at depths greater than 130 m (Ref. 57879). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 559). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 29 August 2019 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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