Cuban Dogfish [Squalus cubensis]
Description
The Cuban Dogfish is a species found in the western Atlantic Ocean. They are characterized by a slender body, a long, narrow, rounded snout, and small eyes. The species resides in deep waters and primarily feeds on fish and squid.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Dogfish Sharks
Squaliformes
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| Family |
Dogfish Sharks
Squalidae
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| Genus |
Dogfish sharks
Squalus
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