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Pentanchidae

Roughskin catshark

Apristurus ampliceps

Broad head and brown body over kilometer seabeds

Temperate
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Large
Temperate fish

Roughskin catshark is a marine fish from Southwest Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 85.5 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Apristurus
Maximum length: 85.5 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Australia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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