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Apristurus sibogae (Weber, 1913) Pale catshark |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 21 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 655 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Makassar Strait slope between Borneo and Sulawesi (Indonesia). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Reddish-white in color (Ref. 244). | |||
| Biology: | A rare catshark, only known from the holotype taken from the Makassar Straits slope at a depth of 655 m (Ref. 244). Maximum length reported ( >21 cm TL) based on a juvenile specimen (Ref. 244). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||