Granular Dogfish [Centroscyllium granulatum]
Description
The Granular Dogfish is a species of shark in the family Etmopteridae. It can be found in the western Pacific Ocean off Japan and possibly Taiwan. Little is known about its behavior but it's a deepwater species, inhabiting depths of 200 to 500 meters. The primary distinguishing feature of this species is its granular skin, from which it gets its name.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Ground Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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| Family |
Finback Catsharks
Proscylliidae
|
| Genus |
Combtooth Dogfish
Eridacnis
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