Dwarf gulper shark
📖 Overview
A little-known deepwater dogfish found on the upper continental slopes to at least 450 m . Ovoviviparous . Probably taken in bottom trawls . Caught by demersal longline fisheries operating in deepwater areas. Utilised for its meat, fins (low value) and liver oil (very high value).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. Adults with tips of dorsal fins black, prominently marked from base of fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf gulper shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dwarf gulper shark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk . Distinct pairing with embrace . Gives birth to a single pup. Born at 28-36 cm TL.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 183 - 450 m . Deep-water West Pacific: Gulf of Aden, Japan, Taiwan, and northern Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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