| Family: |
Oxynotidae (Rough sharks) |
| Max. size: |
65 cm TL (male/unsexed); 74 cm TL (female); max.weight: 6,560.0 g |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 45 - 1070 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: confined to temperate waters off southern Australia and New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Uniform grey-brown coloration; short, blunt snout; high sail-like dorsal fins with spines and broad apices, first dorsal spine inclined backward; high, thick triangular body with large, rough denticles; circular spiracles; lanceolate upper teeth, lower blade-like teeth in less than 12 rows (Ref. 247). |
| Biology: |
Found on outer continental and insular shelves and uppermost slopes (Ref. 247). Probably feeds on bottom invertebrates and fishes. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205). Taken incidentally with bottom trawls but probably not used (Ref. 247). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 07 July 2017 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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