Shortnose Demon Catshark

Apristurus internatus

Two eggs develop together in East China Sea depths

Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
Medium

Shortnose Demon Catshark is a marine fish recorded from ocean habitats. A concise clue to the species is: Two eggs develop together in East China Sea depths.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Apristurus
Maximum length: 40.3 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Northwest Pacific: East China Sea.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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