Knifetooth dogfish
Scymnodon ringens
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Saltwater
Overview
Knifetooth dogfish (Scymnodon ringens) is a marine fish of the family Somniosidae (Sleeper Sharks), in the order Squaliformes. Maximum recorded length is 110 cm. Its recorded depth range is 200–1600 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 110.0 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | 200-1600m |
Habitat & Distribution
जल प्रकार
Saltwater
गहराई सीमा
200-1600m
Taxonomy
| गण | Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks) |
| कुल | Somniosidae (Sleeper Sharks) |
| प्रजातियाँ | Scymnodon ringens |
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
How big does Knifetooth dogfish get?
Knifetooth dogfish can grow up to 110.0 cm long.
What family does Knifetooth dogfish belong to?
Knifetooth dogfish (Scymnodon ringens) belongs to the family Somniosidae (Sleeper Sharks) in the order Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks).
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