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Bythaelurus dawsoni (Springer, 1971) New Zealand catshark |
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photo by
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| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 50 - 1200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the outer continental shelf and upper slope (Ref. 26346). Feeds on bottom crustaceans (Ref. 244). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||