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Bythaelurus canescens (Günther, 1878) Dusky catshark |
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photo by
Elasmolab Universidad Austral de Chile |
| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 70 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 250 - 700 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Peru and Chile to the Straits of Magellan. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the upper continental slopes primarily on mud, but also on rock bottoms. Feeds on bottom invertebrates. Oviparous, with a single egg per oviduct at a time. Not utilized at present. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 06 February 2019 (A2cd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||