| Family: |
Squalidae (Dogfish sharks) |
| Max. size: |
77 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 320 - 410 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897) and Vate, Vanuatu. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. No conspicuous black tips on fins, no white spots on body (Ref. 247). |
| Biology: |
Found on the insular slopes (Ref. 247). Probably ovoviviparous, with 3 young per litter (Ref. 247). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 27 June 2017 (B1a) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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