Apristurus micropterygeus Meng, Chu & Li, 1986 Smalldorsal cat shark |
Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
Max. size: | 37.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 913 m | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: South China Sea. Presence in the Western Central Pacific is uncertain (Ref. 11146). | |||
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Biology: | Oviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |