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Parmaturus pilosus Garman, 1906 Salamander shark |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 64 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 786 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: China and Japan. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental slope (Ref. 244). Oviparous (Ref. 559). Liver has a high concentration of squalene (Ref. 559). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||