Atlantic sawtail cat shark
📖 Overview
Atlantic sawtail cat shark (Galeus atlanticus), first described by Vaillant, 1888 is a large fish in the family Pentanchidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 41.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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 Atlantic sawtail cat shark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Atlantic sawtail cat shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 540 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: off Cape Spartel, northwest coast of Morocco.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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