Whitetail dogfish
Scymnodalatias albicauda
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Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 111,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 150-510m |
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
150-510m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks) |
| Famille | Somniosidae (Sleeper Sharks) |
| Espèces | Scymnodalatias albicauda |
Foire aux questions
How big does Whitetail dogfish get?
Whitetail dogfish can grow up to 111.0 cm long.
What family does Whitetail dogfish belong to?
Whitetail dogfish (Scymnodalatias albicauda) belongs to the family Somniosidae (Sleeper Sharks) in the order Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks).
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