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Galeus gracilis Compagno & Stevens, 1993 Slender sawtail catshark |
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FAO |
| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 34 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 290 - 470 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: northern Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Bold saddle markings on body and precaudal tail, but without dark markings on the terminal and hypural caudal-fin lobes (Ref. 11146). | |||
| Biology: | A rare, little-known bottom-dwelling catshark found on the uppermost continental slopes (Ref. 11146). Mode of reproduction unknown (Ref. 11146). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 March 2025 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||