Centrophorus seychellorum Baranes, 2003

Description


This species is distinguished by having large tip of snout to first dorsal distance of 34% TL; first dorsal fin high (7 % TL); second dorsal fin base long (9.8% TL); long snout (12.2% TL); uniformly grey with tip and the trailing edge of dorsal fins blackish (Ref. 76802).

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Elasmobranchii

Order: Squaliformes

Family: Centrophoridae

Genus: Centrophorus

Species: Centrophorus seychellorum Baranes, 2003

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles.
  • Biology


    Caught by trammel nets (Ref. 76802).

    Habitat


    bathydemersal