Atlantic sawtail catshark

Galeus atlanticus

Caudal denticles form a serrated Atlantic ridge

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Medium

Atlantic sawtail catshark is known around Eastern Central Atlantic as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and the largest recorded length is 41.7 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Galeus
Maximum length: 41.7 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Central Atlantic: off Cape Spartel, northwest coast of Morocco.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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