Little Gulper Shark [Centrophorus uyato]
Description
The Little Gulper Shark is a small species found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and the Mediterranean Sea. It typically resides at depths between 400 and 1,100 meters. It is characterized by its two dorsal fins with spines, small size (up to 110 cm), and smooth skin.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gulper sharks
Centrophorus
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