Whitefin dogfish
📖 Overview
Whitefin dogfish (Centroscyllium ritteri), first described by Jordan & Fowler, 1903 is a large fish in the family Etmopteridae (order Squaliformes). Adults typically reach 43.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 110 to 1100 metres. It occurs in Temperate 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 Whitefin dogfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitefin dogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 110 - 1100 m . Temperate; 35°N - 32°N Northwest Pacific: endemic to Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Whitefin dogfish |
| 🌍CES | světloun Ritterův |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pescecane pinna bianca |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kasumizame · カスミザメ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Witvinlantaarnhaai |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Белоперая собачья акула |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 白邊霞鯊 |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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