Bigeye sandtiger
Odontaspis ferox
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Bigeye sandtiger (Odontaspis ferox) is a marine fish of the family Odontaspididae (Sand Tiger Sharks), in the order Lamniformes. Maximum recorded length is 450 cm, with a maximum published weight of 289 kg. Its recorded depth range is 10–2000 m. Recorded habitats include neritic, coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 450.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 289.0 kg |
| Depth Range | 10-2000m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic, coral reefs
Taxonomy
| Order | Lamniformes (Mackerel sharks) |
| Family | Odontaspididae (Sand Tiger Sharks) |
| Species | Odontaspis ferox |
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