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The shark species "Mandarine dogfish"

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Mandarine dogfish
Mandarine dogfish
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Mandarine dogfish

Rough area of distribution

Taxonomy
Kingdom:
Animals (Animalia)
Phylum:
Vertebrates (Chordata)
Class:
Cartilagenous fishes (Chondrichthyes)
Order:
Dogfish sharks (Squaliformes)
Family:
Dogfish sharks (Squalidae)
Genus:
Cirrhigaleus
Names
Scientific:
Cirrhigaleus barbifer
English:
Mandarine dogfish , Mandarine shark
German:
Mandarinschnauz-Dornhai
French:
Squale moustache
Spanish:
Tollo mandarin
Appearance
Small and stout shark, with a short snout and very elongated nasal flaps (hence its name). Two spiny dorsal fins. Lateral keels on the caudal peduncle, no anal fin.
Coloration
Greyish-brown on back, light on ventral surface. Posterior white margins on dorsal fins and caudal fin.
Distribution
Western Pacific: Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Torres Islands.
Biology
A little-known bottom-dwelling shark that lives preferably on the uppermost continental and insular slopes down to a depth of 600 m.
Diet
Unknown, however they seem to have a food base similar tothe dogfishes (Squalus). It is assumed their nasal barbels are used for sensory purposes, similar to sturgeons or catfishes that trail them over the bottom.
Size
Maximum size about 120 cm, average size between 80 cm and 100 cm.
Reproduction
Egg laying sharks (oviparous). Up to 10 eggs per litter. Males reach sexual maturity at about 85 cm, females at about 95 cm.
Similar Species
Similar species are known and taxonomic features have to be used for proper identification.
Vulnerability
Category: Least Concern (LC)
Criteria: -
Last evaluated: 2020
Trend: Stable




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Danger to Humans
Harmless.

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