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Pentanchidae

Dwarf sawtail catshark

Galeus schultzi

A tiny sawtail rests on the continental slope

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Southeast Asia
Elongated
Medium

Dwarf sawtail catshark is a marine fish of Western Central Pacific. The species occupies deep water. Records give a maximum length of 30 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Galeus
Maximum length: 30 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: the Philippines.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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