| Family: |
Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 670 - 1500 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest in the Indian Ocea, Madagascar and the Pacific, New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A rare and poorly known species inhabiting the lower continental slope (Ref. 26346). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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