Indonesian shortsnout spurdog

Squalus hemipinnis

Squalid Fish from the Indian Ocean

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

The Indonesian shortsnout spurdog (Squalus hemipinnis) is a dogfish described in 2007. It is a member of the family Squalidae, found off Indonesia. The length of the longest specimen measured is 52.2 cm (20.6 in).

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Dogfish Sharks
Family: Squalidae
Genus: Squalus
Maximum length: 52.2 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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