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
Water type: Marine
Body shape: elongated