Sherwood dogfish explained

The sherwood dogfish or Sherwood's dogfish (Scymnodalatias sherwoodi) is a very rare sleeper shark of the family Somniosidae, found only around New Zealand.[1] The only specimen studied was about 80 cm long.

The sherwood dogfish is ovoviviparous.[2]

Conservation status

In June 2018 the New Zealand Department of Conservation classified the sherwood dogfish as "Not Threatened" with the qualifier "Secure Overseas" under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scymnodalatias sherwoodi (Archey, 1921). NZOR. Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research. 21 January 2019.
  2. Web site: Scymnodalatias sherwoodi (Archey, 1921) Sherwood dogfish. Carpenter. Kent E.. Bailly. Nicolas. Fishbase. 23 January 2019.
  3. Book: Duffy, Clinton A. J.. Conservation status of New Zealand chondrichthyans (chimaeras, sharks and rays), 2016. Francis. Malcolm. Dunn. M. R.. Finucci. Brit. Ford. Richard. Hitchmough. Rod. Rolfe. Jeremy. Department of Conservation. 2018. 9781988514628. Wellington, New Zealand. 11. 1042901090.

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