Phallic Catshark

Galeus priapus

Male claspers extend almost to the tail

Phallic Catshark is a marine fish found around Pacific Western Central. It inhabits deep water. Records give a maximum length of 44.6 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Galeus
Maximum length: 44.6 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Pacific Western Central: New Caledonia and Vanuatu. Known from the marginal slopes off southern New Caledonia, south of the Loyalty Islands Ridge and north of the Norfolk Ridge in 620–830 m depth and off Espiritu Santo Island (Vanuatu) in 262–352m depth (Ref. 76879 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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