Leafscale Gulper Shark
Centrophorus squamosus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Centrophorus squamosus
Other names
Deepsea Spiny Dogfish, Nilsons Deepsea Dogfish
Size
Up to 1.6 m (5.24 ft)
Weight
Up to 15 kg (33 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Deep ocean waters on the continental slope throughout the water column, generally near the bottom
Depth Range
145 - 2,400 m (787 - 7,874 ft)
