Galeus murinus
Galeus murinus (Collett, 1904)
Mouse catshark
Galeus murinus
photo by Cambraia Duarte, P.M.N. (c)ImagDOP


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Family:  Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks)
Max. size:  63 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 475 - 1200 m
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic: Iceland and Faeroes.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental slopes.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 May 2023 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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