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Longhead catshark (Apristurus longicephalus)
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Ecological Illustration of Longhead catshark (Apristurus longicephalus)
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Pentanchidae

Longhead catshark

Apristurus longicephalus

First rudimentary hermaphroditism recorded in cartilaginous fish

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Africa
  • East Asia
  • Oceania
  • Southeast Asia
  • Elongated
  • Large

Longhead catshark is a marine fish of Indo-West Pacific. The species occupies marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 60 cm.

Water type
Marine
Body shape
elongated
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