African sawtail cat shark
Galeus polli
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Saltwater
简介
The African sawtail cat shark (Galeus polli) is a saltwater shark reaching up to 45 cm in length. It inhabits deeper continental shelf and slope waters off Africa and belongs to the family Pentanchidae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 45.0 cm |
| 栖息水深 | 200-720m |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Saltwater
栖息水深
200-720m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| 科 | Pentanchidae |
| 物种 | Galeus polli |
常见问题
How big does African sawtail cat shark get?
African sawtail cat shark can grow up to 45.0 cm long.
What family does African sawtail cat shark belong to?
African sawtail cat shark (Galeus polli) belongs to the family Pentanchidae in the order Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks).
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