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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Deep-water

Rough longnose dogfish

Deania hystricosa Garman, 1906
Max Length
84 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
4.4
Depth
600–1394 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Found on the insular slopes. No record of food items. Ovoviviparous, size of litter not known but a female with 12 large eggs suggests moderate-sized litters.

Scientific Name
Deania hystricosa
Authority
Garman, 1906
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Max Length
84 cm
Depth Range
600–1394 m
Latitude
54°S – 39°N
Trophic Level
4.4
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rough longnose dogfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rough longnose dogfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rough longnose dogfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Ovoviviparous

Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk . Distinct pairing with embrace .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 600 - 1394 m . Deep-water; 39°N - 54°S, 128°E - 17°E Northeast Atlantic: Madeira.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
4.4±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00269 × L3.18 (TL)
Max TL
84cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
68.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.4
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
39°N – 54°S
Described By
Garman, 1906

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Acanthidium hystricosum Garman 1906 Synonym
Deania mauli Cadenat & Blache 1981 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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