Scymnodon macracanthus in New Zealand
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance of potential interest Ref. Compagno, L.J.V., 1984
Aquaculture Ref.
Regulations Ref.
Freshwater No
Brackish No
Saltwater Yes
Live export
Bait No
Gamefish No
Abundance common (usually seen) Ref. Compagno, L.J.V., 1984
Comments

Found in waters deeper than 550 m and taken with deepwater longlines and possibly of commercial interest for liver oil and fishmeal (Ref. 247). Found off Kaikoura, 100 miles north of Christchurch (Ref. 89277). Voucher specimen(s) held at the NMNZ (Ref. 5755). Voucher specimen(s) held at the NMNZ (Ref. 5755).

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(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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