LONGHEAD CATSHARK

Apristurus longicephalus

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IUCN Red List Status: Data Deficient (DD)

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Inhabits deep water, probably near the bottom (Ref. 11146). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). First record of a cartilaginous fish manifesting rudimentary hermaphroditism (Ref. 53905). Biology little known (Ref. 6871).

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