Leafscale gulper shark
📖 Overview
Found on or near the bottom of continental slopes; also found pelagically in the upper 1,250 m of water 4,000 m deep . Presumably feeds on fish and cephalopods . Ovoviviparous . Utilized and fishmeal and dried salted for human consumption ; meat and fins (low value) and liver oil (very high value), and occasionally for its mature eggs.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. A large gulper shark with a short, broad snout, a long, low 1st dorsal fin, short pectoral rear tips, and large, rough, leaf-like denticles . Dark grey or chocolate brown in color .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leafscale gulper shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Leafscale gulper shark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk . Young numbers 5-8 in a litter . Size at birth 35-43 cm . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 145 - 2400 m . Deep-water; 69°N - 54°S, 92°W - 176°W west and southeast Pacific Oceans.
🌿 Ecology
fish and cephalopods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrophorus ferrugineus | Meng, Hu & Li | 1982 | Synonym |
| Centrophorus foliaceus | Günther | 1877 | Synonym |
| Centrophorus nilsoni | Thompson | 1930 | Synonym |
| Centroscymnus fuscus | Gilchrist & von Bonde | 1924 | Synonym |
| Encheiridiodon hendersoni | Smith | 1967 | Synonym |
| Lepidorhinus hinbei | Tanaka | 1918 | Heterotypic |
| Lepidorhinus kinbei | Tanaka | 1918 | Heterotypic |
| Lepidorhinus squamosus | Bonnaterre | 1788 | Synonym |
| Lepidorphinus foliaceus | Günther | 1877 | Synonym |
| Machephilus dumerili | Johnson | 1868 | Synonym |
| Squalus squamosus | Bonnaterre | 1788 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 240 records indexed .
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