Galeus murinus (Collett, 1904)
Mouse catshark
Galeus murinus
photo by Cambraia Duarte, P.M.N. (c)ImagDOP

 Family:  Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
 Max. size:  63 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range 475 - 1200 m
 Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic: Iceland and Faeroes.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Found on the continental slopes.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Carpenter, Kent E. - 15.06.92
 Modified by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 11.01.96
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 22.03.94

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