Ornate dogfish
📖 Overview
Ornate dogfish (Centroscyllium ornatum), first described by Alcock, 1889 is a medium-sized fish in the family Etmopteridae (order Squaliformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 521 to 1262 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 Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Ornate dogfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ornate dogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 521 - 1262 m. Deep-water; 25°N - 17°N Indian Ocean: Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | ornate dogfish |
| 🌍CES | světloun bengálský |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | koruvalohai |
| 🇫🇷French | Aiguillat élégant |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pescecane ornato |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Sierlijke lantaarnhaai |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Tollo Negro Elegante |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 印度洋霞鯊 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paracentroscyllium ornatum | Alcock | 1889 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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