Caribbean roughshark (Oxynotus caribbaeus)

Scientific name: Oxynotus caribbaeus Cervig?n, 1961

Caribbean roughshark (Oxynotus caribbaeus)

The Caribbean roughshark (Oxynotus caribbaeus) is a marine fish of the family Oxynotidae. Native range: Western Central Atlantic, Venezuela, possibly elsewhere in the Caribbean.

Biology

Found on the upper continental slopes. Bottom temperatures range from 9.4 to 11.1?C. Probably feeds on bottom invertebrates and fishes. Ovoviviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Oxynotus caribbaeus
Family
Oxynotidae (Rough sharks)
Order
Squaliformes (Bramble, Sleeper and Dogfish sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
49.0
Common length
39.0
Depth range
402–457 m (1319–1499 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 402 - 457 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: Venezuela, possibly elsewhere in the Caribbean.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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