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Longfin catshark (Apristurus herklotsi)
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Longfin catshark (Apristurus herklotsi) specimen
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Pentanchidae

Longfin catshark

Apristurus herklotsi

Plain brown body leaves eggs two at a time

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • East Asia
  • Oceania
  • Southeast Asia
  • Elongated
  • Medium

Longfin catshark is a marine fish found around Western Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. Records give a maximum length of 48.5 cm.

Maximum length
48.5 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Western Pacific: Japan, the Philippines, East and South China seas, and the Kyushu-Palau Ridge.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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