Longnose sawtail catshark

Galeus longirostris

A long snout precedes serrated caudal denticles

Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Large

Longnose sawtail catshark is a marine fish found in ocean habitats. One memorable detail in its record is this: A long snout precedes serrated caudal denticles.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Galeus
Maximum length: 80.3 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Northwest Pacific: Amami-oshima, the Ogasawara and Izu islands.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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