| Family: |
Centrophoridae (Gulper sharks) |
| Max. size: |
79.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); 65.2 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 1000 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles. |
| Diagnosis: |
This species is distinguished by having large tip of snout to first dorsal distance of 34% TL; first dorsal fin high (7 % TL); second dorsal fin base long (9.8% TL); long snout (12.2% TL); uniformly grey with tip and the trailing edge of dorsal fins blackish (Ref. 76802). |
| Biology: |
Caught by trammel nets (Ref. 76802). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 April 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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