Longfin catshark (Apristurus herklotsi)

Scientific name: Apristurus herklotsi Fowler, 1934

Longfin catshark (Apristurus herklotsi)

The Longfin catshark (Apristurus herklotsi) is a marine fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Japan, the Philippines, East and South China seas, and the Kyushu-Palau Ridge.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Brownish without conspicuous markings.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apristurus herklotsi
Family
Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
48.5
Depth range
533–864 m (1749–2835 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 533 - 864 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Pacific: Japan, the Philippines, East and South China seas, and the Kyushu-Palau Ridge.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 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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