Gogolia filewoodi Compagno, 1973
Sailback houndshark
photo by FAO

Family:  Triakidae (Houndsharks), subfamily: Galeorhininae
Max. size:  74 cm TL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 73 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: northern New Guinea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0
Biology:  Occurs on the continental shelf (Ref. 244). The only known specimen was taken at a depth of 73 m, probably near the bottom (Ref. 244). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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