The Longnose spurdog (Squalus blainville) is a brackish-water fish of the family Squalidae that grows up to 122 cm.
Description
Blainville's spurdog is a slender, small shark of the family Squalidae reaching about 120 cm. The grey, sometimes brownish body has large, greenish glossy eyes, a fairly long snout and a stout spine in front of each of the two dorsal fins; the belly is paler. The species lives along the outer edge of the continental shelf and slope in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, usually at tens to more than a thousand metres, often close to the bottom. It hunts bottom fish, crustaceans and squid. Reproduction is ovoviviparous and slow. Because little is known about its population, the IUCN assesses the species as Data Deficient (DD).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Longnose spurdog?
The Longnose spurdog has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Longnose spurdog live?
The Longnose spurdog lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Longnose spurdog get?
The Longnose spurdog grows to a maximum of about 122 cm.
Is the Longnose spurdog dangerous to humans?
No, the Longnose spurdog is harmless to humans.
Is the Longnose spurdog edible?
The Longnose spurdog is rarely eaten.
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