Whitetail dogfish
📖 Overview
Oceanic . A rare species known only from a few specimens taken by tuna longliners and trawlers . Ovoviviparous , with at least 59 young in a litter .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0. Grey and white, mottled with large brown or black spots; tail mostly white with black tips . Dorsal fins small, pectoral fins angular, and an asymmetric caudal fin with a dark-tipped upper lobe .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitetail dogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Probably ovoviviparous , with at least 59 young . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 150 - 510 m . Deep-water; 42°S - 50°S Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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