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Genus Family: Somniosidae ⚠️ 1 Venomous

Scymnodon

Species
3
Max Length
131 cm
Max Weight
-
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
4.20
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squaliformes
Family
Somniosidae
Genus
Scymnodon

🌍 Habitat Distribution

🌊 Marine
3

🛡️ Conservation Status

VU
Vulnerable 3

🌐 Geographic Distribution

New Zealand
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

Shallowest
200 m
Deepest
1,600 m