Southern sawtail catshark

Galeus mincaronei

Passing gorgonians sponges and crinoids on deep reefs

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Elongated
Medium

Southern sawtail catshark is a marine fish of Southwest Atlantic. The species occupies reef habitat. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 40.4 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Galeus
Maximum length: 40.4 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Southwest Atlantic: southern Brazil.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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