Slender weasel shark
📖 Overview
Slender weasel shark (Paragaleus longicaudatus), first described by Bessednov, 1966 is a fish in the family Hemigaleidae (order Carcharhiniformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 18 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender weasel shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous, placental . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 18 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Bahrain.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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