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Mandarin dogfish

Cirrhigaleus australis

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Depth Range
360-640m
Family

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
360-640m
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Taxonomy

Order Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks)
Family Squalidae (Dogfish Sharks)
Species Cirrhigaleus australis

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Mandarin dogfish belong to?
Mandarin dogfish (Cirrhigaleus australis) belongs to the family Squalidae (Dogfish Sharks) in the order Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks).

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