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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Smalldorsal cat shark

Apristurus micropterygeus Meng, Chu & Li, 1986
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Max Length
37.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Smalldorsal cat shark is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Apristurus micropterygeus
Authority
Meng, Chu & Li, 1986
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
37.2 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Smalldorsal cat shark is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Smalldorsal cat shark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Smalldorsal cat shark is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

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

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 913 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: South China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
37.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Meng, Chu & Li, 1986

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