Apristurus macrorhynchus
(Tanaka, 1909)
Flathead catshark
Classification: Elasmobranchii Carcharhiniformes Pentanchidae
Reference of the original description
Descriptions of one new genus and ten new species of Japanese fishes. Journal of the College of Science. Imperial University, Tokyo, 27(8), 1–27
Descriptions of one new genus and ten new species of Japanese fishes. Journal of the College of Science. Imperial University, Tokyo, 27(8), 1–27
Image of the original description
No image in first description.
No image in first description.
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Apristurus macrorhinchus, Pentanchus macrorhynchus, Scyliorhinus macrorhynchus
Apristurus macrorhinchus, Pentanchus macrorhynchus, Scyliorhinus macrorhynchus
Description :
Citation: Apristurus macrorhynchus (Tanaka, 1909): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
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Apristurus macrorhynchus (Tanaka, 1909), © FAO, www.fish-base.org
Apristurus macrorhynchus (Tanaka, 1909), © FAO, www.fish-base.org
Common names
Pejegato chato, Holbiche torazame, Flathead cat shark, Flathead catshark
Pejegato chato, Holbiche torazame, Flathead cat shark, Flathead catshark
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: southeast Honshu, Japan and Taiwan.
Northwest Pacific: southeast Honshu, Japan and Taiwan.
Human uses
fisheries: of no interest
fisheries: of no interest
Size / Weight / Age
66 cm TL (female)
66 cm TL (female)
Habitat
bathydemersal; marine
bathydemersal; marine
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=328;
shark-references Species-ID=328;