Species: Paragaleus tengi
English Name: Straight-tooth Weasel Shark
Chinese Name: 台灣副沙條鯊, 鄧氏沙條鮫
Family: Hemigaleidae
Description:
The body of this weasel shark is grey or grey-brown above, light below, no prominent marking on body and fins. Can grow up to a length of 88 cm. Lives inshore. Used for minor commercialization.
© 1984 Compagno, L.J.V.
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References:
– Compagno, L.J.V., 1984.FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 4. Sharks of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of shark species known to date. Part 2 – Carcharhiniformes. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(4/2):251-655. Rome: FAO.