Oxynotus paradoxus in UK
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Main Ref.
Also Ref.
Occurrence native
Importance minor commercial Ref.
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

Common on continental slope to the west of the British Isles below 200 m. One specimen found in coastal waters on Scourie Bank, S of Isle of Handa (Ref 5204).

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National Checklist
Country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/uk.html
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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