| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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