Dwarf sawtail catshark
📖 Overview
Dwarf sawtail catshark (Galeus schultzi), first described by Springer, 1979 is a medium-sized fish in the family Pentanchidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 329 to 431 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
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Obscure dark saddle blotches at first and second dorsal bases, and two bands on the tail; dorsal fins and caudal tip without black terminal marking .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf sawtail catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 329 - 431 m . Deep-water; 20°N - 5°N, 116°E - 128°E Central Pacific: the Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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