Taiwan gulper shark
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 Range of Taiwan gulper shark (in blue)
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The Taiwan gulper shark, Centrophorus niaukang, is a locally common, large deepwater shark.
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[edit] Physical characteristics
The Taiwan gulper shark has no anal fin, two dorsal fins with small spines, and a caudal fin with a more vertical rear edge. The maximum length of the shark is 154 cm.
[edit] Distribution
The Taiwan gulper shark, as its name implies, is only found around Taiwan. The teeth of the shark are jagged and can easily penetrate the skin.
[edit] Habits and habitat
The Taiwan gulper shark lives at depths around 250 m.
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[edit] References
- Fowler (2003). Centrophorus niaukang. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is near threatened
- Centrophorus niaukang (TSN 160648). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 5 February 2006.
- FAO Species Catalogue Volume 4 Parts 1 and 2 Sharks of the World
- "Centrophorus niaukang". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. 02 2006 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2006.
