Leafscale Gulper Shark
Centrophorus squamosus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameCentrophorus squamosus
Other namesDeepsea Spiny Dogfish, Nilsons Deepsea Dogfish
SizeUp to 1.6 m (5.24 ft)
WeightUp to 15 kg (33 lb)
FamilyGulper Shark / Centrophoridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeep ocean waters on the continental slope throughout the water column, generally near the bottom
Depth Range145 - 2,400 m (787 - 7,874 ft)
