Longnose pygmy shark
📖 Overview
Probably oceanic . The holotype was caught off a beach, but a second specimen was taken in the Atlantic at night between the surface and 502 m . Food unknown but may subsist on pelagic fish and invertebrates . Probably ovoviviparous with very few young .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. A cylindrical, dwarf dogfish shark with a long bulbous snout, small round eyes, and small gill slits; caudal fin paddle-shaped . Dark brown with conspicuous light-edged fins . Ventral surface covered with minute photophores .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longnose pygmy shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longnose pygmy shark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 502 m . Tropical; 14°S - 30°S Southeast Atlantic: near Ascension Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | longnose pygmy shark |
| 🌍CES | světloun Marleyův |
| 🇩🇪German | Langnasen-Pygmäenhai |
| 🇫🇷French | Squale Mignon |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Squalo pigmeo nasolungo |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ナガハナコビトザメ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Длинноносая карликовая колючая акула |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Tollo Pigmeo Trompudo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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