Smallfin gulper shark
📖 Overview
Found on the outer continental shelves and upper slopes, on or near the bottom . Feeds on bony fish, as well as other dogfish sharks, squid, octopus, shrimp, and tunicates . Ovoviviparous . Utilized as fishmeal , for its meat, fins (low value) and liver oil (very high value).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. A small, slender gulper shark with a long, narrow snout, a short-based 1st dorsal fin and a very small 2nd dorsal fin; pectoral rear tips elongated; denticles small and flat . Grayish brown dorsally, paler ventrally; fin of juveniles dark, with pale edges .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smallfin gulper shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Smallfin gulper shark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk . Number of young 2 per litter; size at birth about 31 to 37 cm ; born at 35 cm TL. Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 125 - 823 m . Deep-water; 32°N - 40°S, 34°E - 171°E South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
bony fish, as well as other dogfish sharks, squid, octopus, shrimp, and tunicates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dogshark · Endeavour Dogfish · Smallfin gulper shark · Southern Dogfish |
| 🌍CES | bezkýlovec maloploutvý |
| 🇩🇪German | Kleinflossen-Schlinghai |
| 🇫🇷French | Requin chagrin cagaou · Squale-chagrin cagaou |
| 🌍IND | Cucut botol |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Centroforo pinna piccola |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Okinawayajirizame · オキナワヤジリザメ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Kleinvinzwelghaai |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Малоплавниковая короткошипая акула |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 刺鯊 · 棘沙 · 沙魚 · 皺皮刺鯊 · 皺皮尖鰭鮫 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrophorus scalpratus | McCulloch | 1915 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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