| Family: |
Squalidae (Dogfish sharks) |
| Max. size: |
47.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 38.8 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 300 - 600 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: India. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 84-86. This species is distinguished from its regional congeners species by the following characters:
snout short and pointed, its length 5.6-6.0% of TL and 22.8-24.1% of HL; pre-orbital length 5.8-6.5 % of TL; prenarial length in inner nostril-narial furrow space is 0.88-1.58; external nasal opening is rounded in shape; teeth in both jaws are of similar shape and structure; teeth of upper
jaw smaller than lower jaw; body high and slightly arched from the dorsal origin of first gill slit to pre-first dorsal fin; spiracles placed little above the eyes; eye to spiracle space is 0.7-0.9% of TL; head height is 1.2-1.4 in trunk height; the origin of first dorsal fin behind the insertion of pectoral fin; second dorsal fin positioned between pelvic & caudal fins; first dorsal spine length is 1.9-2.9% TL; second dorsal spine length is 2.8-3.6% TL; pelvic fin free rear tip is pointed; no anal
fin; caudal fin large with upper lobe wide and dorsal margin almost straight in shape; flank denticles are tricuspid; vertebrae, monospondylous 16-22; pre-caudal 61-63; caudal 23; total vertebrae 84-86 (Ref. 131348) |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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