Dwarf sawtail catshark (Galeus schultzi)

Scientific name: Galeus schultzi Springer, 1979

Dwarf sawtail catshark (Galeus schultzi)

The Dwarf sawtail catshark (Galeus schultzi) is a marine fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, apparently endemic to the Philippines.

Biology

A little-known bottom-dwelling shark found on continental slopes. One of the smallest sharks.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Galeus schultzi
Family
Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
30
Depth range
329–431 m (1079–1414 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 329 - 431 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: apparently endemic to the Philippines.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
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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