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Smallfin catshark (Apristurus parvipinnis)
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Ecological Illustration of Smallfin catshark (Apristurus parvipinnis)
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Pentanchidae

Smallfin catshark

Apristurus parvipinnis

Second dorsal fin distinctly larger than the first

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • North America
  • South America
  • Elongated
  • Medium

Smallfin catshark is a marine fish from Western Atlantic. It inhabits marine waters. Records give a maximum length of 48 cm.

Water type
Marine
Body shape
elongated
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