Longnose Spurdog [Squalus blainville]
Description
The Longnose Spurdog is a small shark species typically found in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. They are characterized by their elongated snout, hence the name. The species prefers deep waters and feeds on a diet of fish, cephalopods, and crustaceans.
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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