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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Longfin catshark

Apristurus herklotsi Fowler, 1934
Max Length
48.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
533–864 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Longfin catshark is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Apristurus herklotsi
Authority
Fowler, 1934
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
48.5 cm
Depth Range
533–864 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Brownish without conspicuous markings .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Longfin catshark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Longfin catshark is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 533 - 864 m . Deep-water; 36°N - 8°N East and South China seas, and the Kyushu-Palau Ridge.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
48.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Fowler, 1934

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Apristurus abbreviatus Deng, Xiong & Zhan 1985 Synonym
Apristurus brevicaudatus Chu, Meng & Li 1986 Synonym
Apristurus longianalis Chu, Meng & Li 1986 Synonym
Apristurus longicaudatus Li, Meng & Chu 1986 Synonym
Apristurus xenolepis Meng, Chu & Li 1985 Synonym
Pentachus herklotsi Fowler 1934 Synonym
Pentanchus herklotsi Fowler 1934 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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