Yang’s longnose catshark

Apristurus yangi

A black tipped longnose known from one female

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

Apristurus yangi, or Yang's longnose catshark, is a type of deepwater catshark found exclusively in the waters of Papua New Guinea. It is identified from just a single female specimen ever caught in the region mentioned.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Apristurus
Maximum length: 43.7 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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