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Longnose pygmy shark

Heteroscymnoides marleyi

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
29.0 cm
Depth Range
0-502m
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 29.0 cm
Depth Range 0-502m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
0-502m
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Taxonomy

Order Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks)
Family Dalatiidae (Kitefin Sharks)
Species Heteroscymnoides marleyi

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Longnose pygmy shark get?
Longnose pygmy shark can grow up to 29.0 cm long.
What family does Longnose pygmy shark belong to?
Longnose pygmy shark (Heteroscymnoides marleyi) belongs to the family Dalatiidae (Kitefin Sharks) in the order Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks).

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