Parmaturus pilosus Garman, 1906
Salamander shark
photo by FAO

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:   
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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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