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Centrophoridae

Western gulper shark

Centrophorus westraliensis

Black and white dorsal marks fade with age

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

Western gulper shark is a marine fish from Eastern Indian Ocean. It inhabits marine waters. Records give a maximum length of 90.9 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Dogfish Sharks
Family: Centrophoridae
Genus: Centrophorus
Maximum length: 90.9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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