Deep Sea Profile
Small sharks found along the deep continental shelf of the Pacific.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the name come from?
It refers to the enlarged, rough scales on the upper edge of its tail fin.
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Filetail Catshark
Parmaturus xaniurus
Image via Wikimedia Commons
Abyssal Stats
Depth
90–1,250 m (300–4,100 ft)
Size
Up to 61 cm (24 in)
Habitat
Continental Slope
Diet
Deep-sea shrimp and fish
What they'd be sayin'
"I am named for the rough, file-like ridges of scales along the edges of my tail."
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