Highfin dogfish
📖 Overview
Highfin dogfish (Centroscyllium excelsum), first described by Shirai & Nakaya, 1990 is a large fish in the family Etmopteridae (order Squaliformes). Adults typically reach 63.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 800 to 1000 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Highfin dogfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Highfin dogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 800 - 1000 m . Deep-water; 50°N - 38°N Northwest Pacific: Emperor Seamount chain.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Highfin Dogfish |
| 🌍CES | světloun vznešený |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pescecane pinna alta |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Okasumizame · Ookasumizame · オオカスミザメ |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 高體霞鯊 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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