Apristurus micropterygeus

Meng, Chu & Li, 1986

Smalldorsal cat shark
Classification: Elasmobranchii Carcharhiniformes Pentanchidae

Reference of the original description

Chu, Y.-T. & Meng, Q.-W. & Li, S. (1986)
Description of four new species of the genus Apristurus (Scyliorhinidae) from deep waters of the South China Sea. Oceanologia et Limnologia Sinica, 17(4), 269–275

Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Apristurus micropterygius

Types
Apristurus micropterygeus
Holotype: SCSFRI: E01128;

Description :

Citation: Apristurus micropterygeus Meng, Chu & Li, 1986: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 04/2024

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Common names
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Smalldorsal cat shark

Distribution
Northwest Pacific: South China Sea. Presence in the Western Central Pacific is uncertain [16823].

Biology
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733].

Size / Weight / Age
37.2 cm TL (male/unsexed; [3820])

Habitat
bathydemersal; marine; depth range ? - 913 m [3820]

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=334;