Apristurus herklotsi (Fowler, 1934)
Longfin catshark
Apristurus herklotsi
photo by FAO

 Family:  Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
 Max. size:  48.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 533 - 864 m
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: Japan, the Philippines, East and South China seas, and the Kyushu-Palau Ridge.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Brownish without conspicuous markings (Ref. 244).
 Biology:  A poorly known deep-water bottom shark (Ref. 11146). Oviparous (Ref. 50449).
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Carpenter, Kent E. - 15.06.92
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 06.02.04
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 21.03.94

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