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Squalus rancureli Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979 Cyrano spurdog |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Squalidae (Dogfish sharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 77 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 320 - 410 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Chesterfield Islands (Ref. 11897) and Vate, Vanuatu. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. No conspicuous black tips on fins, no white spots on body (Ref. 247). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the insular slopes (Ref. 247). Probably ovoviviparous, with 3 young per litter (Ref. 247). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 27 June 2017 (B1a) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||