Portuguese Dogfish
Centroscymnus coelolepis
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameCentroscymnus coelolepis
SizeUp to 1.2 m (3.93 ft)
WeightUp to 10 kg (22 lb)
FamilySleeper Shark / Somniosidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeepsea fish found on the continental slope & abyssal plains on or near the bottom
Depth Range270 - 3,700 m (885 - 12,139 ft)
