Longfin sawtail catshark [Loripinus longimanus]
Description
The Longfin sawtail catshark is a marine species known to inhabit the western Atlantic Ocean, specifically the northern Gulf of Mexico. This species typically resides at depths between 140 and 420 meters. It is notable for its elongated pectoral fins and the saw-like spine at the front of its second dorsal fin. The Longfin sawtail catshark primarily feeds on small bony fishes and crustaceans. It can reach up to 85 cm in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Tusk shells
Scaphopoda
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| Order |
Gadilida
Gadilida
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| Family |
Tusk Shells
Dentaliidae
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| Genus |
Loripinus
Loripinus
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