Sailfin Roughshark [Oxynotus paradoxus]
Description
The Sailfin Roughshark is a rare species of shark in the family Oxynotidae. It is commonly found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, primarily around the British Isles and the Mediterranean Sea, at depths of 60-660 meters. This species is characterized by a broad, high, sail-like dorsal fin and a rough skin. It has a dark grey or black color and can grow up to 1.2 meters in length. The Sailfin Roughshark is ovoviviparous, meaning the eggs develop inside the female's body. It is known to have a low reproductive rate and is considered to be vulnerable due to overfishing.
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 |
Rough Sharks
Oxynotidae
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| Genus |
Sailfin Roughshark
Centroscymnus
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