Longnose sawtail cat shark
📖 Overview
Longnose sawtail cat shark (Galeus longirostris) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pentanchidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 80.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 440 and 520 metres. With a trophic level of 4.1, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Longnose sawtail cat shark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longnose sawtail cat shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longnose sawtail cat shark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Longnose sawtail cat shark is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 440 - 520 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Amami-oshima, the Ogasawara and Izu islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Longnose Sawtail Catshark |
| 🌍CES | máčka amamská |
| 🇩🇪German | Langnasen-Sägeschwanz-Katzenhai |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Gattuccio nasolungo |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hashinaga-yamorizame · Hashinagayamorizame · ハシナガヤモリザメ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Langsnuitzaagstaartkathaai |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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