Longsnout Dogfish
Deania quadrispinosa
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameDeania quadrispinosa
Other namesLongsnouted Dogfish
SizeUp to 1.15 m (3.7 ft)
WeightUp to 9 kg (20 lb)
FamilyGulper Shark / Centrophoridae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeep ocean waters amongst the bottom on the outer continental shelf & upper slopes
Depth Range150 - 1,360 m (492 - 4,461 ft)
