| Family: |
Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) |
| Max. size: |
64 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 786 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: China and Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on the continental slope (Ref. 244). Oviparous (Ref. 559). Liver has a high concentration of squalene (Ref. 559). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 August 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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