Apristurus herklotsi (Fowler, 1934)

Longfin catshark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Carcharhiniformes \| Scyliorhinidae
Synonyms	Pentanchus herklotsi, Apristurus abbreviatus, Apristurus brevicaudatus, ... more
Common names	Holbiche à longues nageoires, Pejegato aletón, Langvinkathaai, ... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V. 1984. (Ref. 244)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Compagno, Leonard J.V. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 48.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 11146)

Environment

Bathydemersal; marine; depth range 533 - 864 m (Ref. 39445)

Climate / Range

Deep-water; 36°N - 8°N

Western Pacific: Japan, the Philippines, East and South China seas, and the Kyushu-Palau Ridge.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Brownish without conspicuous markings (Ref. 244).

A poorly known deep-water bottom shark (Ref. 11146). Oviparous (Ref. 50449).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Data deficient (DD)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Fec assumed to be <10)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (29 of 100)	Low

Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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