| Family: |
Squalidae (Dogfish sharks) |
| Max. size: |
61.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 78.8 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1000 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is characterized by having a low number of precaudal vertebrae (67-69); rounded free rear tip of pectoral; only 1 developed lobe at the anterior part of nostril flap; nostrils' inner corner at about midway between tip of snout and upper lip; uniformly grey body color with dorsal fins blackish (Ref. 76802). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 April 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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