Bluntnose spiny dogfish
Squalus megalops
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Saltwater
Overview
Bluntnose spiny dogfish (Squalus megalops) is a marine fish of the family Squalidae (Dogfish Sharks), in the order Squaliformes. Maximum recorded length is 72 cm. Its recorded depth range is 30–750 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 72,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 30-750m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
30-750m
معلومات الصيد
أسماك الصيد الرياضي
نعم
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks) |
| الفصيلة | Squalidae (Dogfish Sharks) |
| الأنواع | Squalus megalops |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Bluntnose spiny dogfish get?
Bluntnose spiny dogfish can grow up to 72.0 cm long.
What family does Bluntnose spiny dogfish belong to?
Bluntnose spiny dogfish (Squalus megalops) belongs to the family Squalidae (Dogfish Sharks) in the order Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks).
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