| Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) |
| 30 cm TL (female) |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range 329 - 431 m |
| Western Central Pacific: the Philippines. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Obscure dark saddle blotches at first and second dorsal bases, and two bands on the tail; dorsal fins and caudal tip without black terminal marking (Ref. 244). |
| A little-known bottom-dwelling shark found on continental slopes (Ref. 244). One of the smallest sharks (Ref. 244). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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