description Filetail Catshark Overview
Parmaturus xaniurus, commonly called the filetail catshark, is a small deep-water shark from the eastern Pacific Ocean. Its known range extends along the Pacific coast of North America from California to Mexico. The species has a slender body and a distinctive caudal fin whose narrow, extended upper portion gives the tail a filament-like appearance.
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What is the scientific name of the filetail catshark?
The filetail catshark is Parmaturus xaniurus. It is a small deep-water shark from the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Where does the filetail catshark live?
Its known range extends along the Pacific coast of North America from California to Mexico. It occupies deep marine habitats rather than shallow coastal swimming areas.
Why is it called a filetail catshark?
The name refers to its slender body and distinctive caudal, or tail, fin. Like other catsharks, it has a relatively small, elongated form compared with larger open-water sharks.
Is the filetail catshark dangerous to swimmers?
It is a small deep-water species, so it is not the kind of shark normally encountered by swimmers near the surface. Its biology is better understood through deep-sea research and fisheries records.
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