Northeastern Brazilian dogfish

Squalus bahiensis

Squalid Fish beneath the Atlantic Ocean

Tropical
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Fusiform
Large
Tropical fish

The northeastern Brazilian dogfish (Squalus bahiensis) is a species of dogfish that was scientifically described in 2016. It is a member of the family Squalidae and is found off the coast of Brazil. The longest recorded specimen reaches 69.0 cm (27.2 in) in length.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Dogfish Sharks
Family: Squalidae
Genus: Squalus
Maximum length: 69 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Southwest Atlantic: apparently endemic to the coast near Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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