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Apristurus indicus (Brauer, 1906) Smallbelly catshark |
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| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 34 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 1289 - 1840 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Somalia, Gulf of Aden, Oman. Possibly in the southeast Atlantic off Namibia and South Africa. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on continental slopes (Ref. 244). Poorly known (Ref. 244). Probably caught with bottom trawls (Ref. 30573). Maximum length reported refers to an immature specimen (Ref. 244). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 February 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||