Lowfin gulper shark
📖 Overview
A large deepwater dogfish of the outer continental shelves and upper slopes . Feeds on bony fish, small dogfish sharks, squids, and lobsters . Ovoviviparous . Utilized as food fish and as fishmeal .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. A large, stout gulper shark with a broad snout, a long, low 1st dorsal fin and a high 2nd dorsal fin; pectoral rear tips moderately long; denticles low, flat and smooth . Pearl-grey in color .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lowfin gulper shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Lowfin gulper shark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk . Number of young 1 to 6 per litter; size at birth 33-36 cm TL. Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 1400 m . Deep-water; 43°N - 38°S, 18°W - 124°E South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
bony fish, small dogfish sharks, squids, and lobsters (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 217 records indexed .
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