American pocket shark
Mollisquama mississippiensis
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
अधिकतम लंबाई
14.199999809265137 cm
कुल
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 14.199999809265137 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
Taxonomy
| गण | Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks) |
| कुल | Dalatiidae (Kitefin Sharks) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Mollisquama mississippiensis |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does American pocket shark get?
American pocket shark can grow up to 14.199999809265137 cm long.
What family does American pocket shark belong to?
American pocket shark (Mollisquama mississippiensis) belongs to the family Dalatiidae (Kitefin Sharks) in the order Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks).
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