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Blackgill cat shark

Dichichthys melanobranchus

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Depth Range
540-810m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
540-810m
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Taxonomy

Order Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Family Dichichthyidae
Species Dichichthys melanobranchus

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Blackgill cat shark belong to?
Blackgill cat shark (Dichichthys melanobranchus) belongs to the family Dichichthyidae in the order Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks).

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