Largenose catshark
📖 Overview
Largenose catshark (Apristurus nasutus), first described by de Buen, 1959 is a large fish in the family Pentanchidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 70.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 400 to 925 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Largenose catshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Largenose catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 400 - 925 m . Deep-water; 9°N - 28°S northeast Atlantic off Morocco, but identification uncertain.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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