Gecko catshark

Galeus eastmani

Gecko markings hug the deep seafloor

Gecko catshark is known around Northwestern Pacific as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and records give a maximum length of 40 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Galeus
Maximum length: 40 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Northwestern Pacific: Japan to Taiwan (Ref. 127969 ). Possibly Vietnam and Malaysia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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