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The shark species "Onefin catshark"

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Unfortunately, there is not yet a photo of this shark in the database
Unfortunately, there is not yet a photo of this shark in the database
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Onefin catshark

Rough area of distribution

Taxonomy
Kingdom:
Animals (Animalia)
Phylum:
Vertebrates (Chordata)
Class:
Cartilagenous fishes (Chondrichthyes)
Order:
Ground sharks (Carcharhiniformes)
Family:
Deepwater catsharks (Pentanchidae)
Genus:
Pentanchus
Names
Scientific:
Pentanchus profundicolus
English:
Onefin catshark
German:
Einflossen-Katzenhai
French:
Holbiche voile
Spanish:
Pejegato velero
Appearance
Small shark with only one dorsal fin (the first one is missing). Anal fin large. Pointed snout with well developed nostris.
Coloration
Uniformly dark (blackish).
Distribution
Western Pacific: Philippines.
Biology
A little-known deepwater species. Bottom living.
Diet
Unknown.
Size
A holotype: Only one specimen has been found to date, and it was 50 cm long.
Reproduction
Unkown.
Similar Species
Unmistakable, since it is the only shark species that possesses only one dorsal fin and has five gill slits.
Vulnerability
Category: Least Concern (LC)
Criteria: -
Last evaluated: 2020
Trend: Stable




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Danger to Humans
Harmless.

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