Japanese roughshark
📖 Overview
Japanese roughshark (Oxynotus japonicus), first described by Yano & Murofushi, 1985 is a large fish in the family Oxynotidae (order Squaliformes). Adults typically reach 54.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 150 to 300 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 Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Japanese roughshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japanese roughshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 150 - 300 m . Deep-water Northwest Pacific: Japan and Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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