Galeus murinus (Collett, 1904) Mouse catshark |
photo by
Cambraia Duarte, P.M.N. (c)ImagDOP |
Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
Max. size: | 63 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 475 - 1200 m | |||
Distribution: | Northeast Atlantic: Iceland and Faeroes. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found on the continental slopes. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 May 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |