African sawtail cat shark
Galeus polli
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African sawtail cat shark (Galeus polli) is a marine fish of the family Pentanchidae, in the order Carcharhiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 45 cm. Its recorded depth range is 200–720 m.
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نبذة
The African sawtail cat shark (Galeus polli) is a saltwater shark reaching up to 45 cm in length. It inhabits deeper continental shelf and slope waters off Africa and belongs to the family Pentanchidae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 45,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 200-720m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| الفصيلة | Pentanchidae |
| الأنواع | Galeus polli |
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