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Parmaturus campechiensis Springer, 1979 Campeche catshark |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1097 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Bay of Campeche, Gulf of Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental slope. Maximum length is of immature holotype. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 June 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||