Galeus schultzi Springer, 1979
Dwarf sawtail catshark
Galeus schultzi
photo by FAO

Family:  Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks)
Max. size:  30 cm TL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 329 - 431 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: the Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Obscure dark saddle blotches at first and second dorsal bases, and two bands on the tail; dorsal fins and caudal tip without black terminal marking (Ref. 244).
Biology:  A little-known bottom-dwelling shark found on continental slopes (Ref. 244). One of the smallest sharks (Ref. 244).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 November 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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