Diagnostic Description
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Obscure saddle markings on body and precaudal tail, and with dark markings on the terminal and hypural caudal-fin lobes (Ref. 11146).
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Life Cycle
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Oviparous, with a single egg laid per oviduct (Ref. 244). Embryos feed solely on yolk (Ref. 50449).
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Morphology
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Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 0
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- Cristina V. Garilao
Biology
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A little-known, but very common shark, found in deep water near the bottom (Ref. 11146). Maximum length of at least 40 cm TL, probably reaching 50 cm (Ref. 11146).
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- Kent E. Carpenter
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: low; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
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- Kent E. Carpenter
