The Whitefin dogfish (Centroscyllium ritteri) is a saltwater fish of the family Etmopteridae that grows up to 43 cm.
Description
The whitefin dogfish is a small deep-sea dogfish (Etmopteridae) from the northwest Pacific, off Japan. The species grows to about 43 cm and has a stocky, black-brown body with light-producing organs (photophores), white-edged fins and a grooved spine before each dorsal fin. As a deep-sea dweller it lives on and above the continental slope between about one hundred and eleven hundred metres and hunts small fish, squid and crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Whitefin dogfish?
The Whitefin dogfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly black.
Where does the Whitefin dogfish live?
The Whitefin dogfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Whitefin dogfish get?
The Whitefin dogfish grows to a maximum of about 43 cm.
Is the Whitefin dogfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Whitefin dogfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Centroscyllium
More from the family Etmopteridae
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