Pocket shark
Mollisquama parini
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Faixa de Profundidade
?-330m
Família
Overview
Pocket shark (Mollisquama parini) is a marine fish of the family Dalatiidae (Kitefin Sharks), in the order Squaliformes. It has been recorded to depths of 330 m.
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Água
Saltwater
Faixa de Profundidade
?-330m
Taxonomy
| Ordem | Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks) |
| Família | Dalatiidae (Kitefin Sharks) |
| Espécies | Mollisquama parini |
Perguntas Frequentes
What family does Pocket shark belong to?
Pocket shark (Mollisquama parini) belongs to the family Dalatiidae (Kitefin Sharks) in the order Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks).
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