Caribbean roughshark
📖 Overview
Found on the upper continental slopes. Bottom temperatures range from 9.4 to 11.1°C. Probably feeds on bottom invertebrates and fishes. Ovoviviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Caribbean roughshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Caribbean roughshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 402 - 457 m. Deep-water; 27°N - 10°N, 96°W - 58°W Central Atlantic: Venezuela, possibly elsewhere in the Caribbean.
🌿 Ecology
bottom invertebrates and fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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