description Leafscale Gulper Shark Overview
The leafscale gulper shark, Centrophorus squamosus, is a deep-water dogfish shark of the family Centrophoridae. It is named for the leaf-shaped dermal denticles that cover its skin and occurs on continental slopes and other bathyal habitats. Slow growth, late maturity, low reproductive output, and capture in deep-water fisheries make the species vulnerable to population decline.
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What is the scientific name of the leafscale gulper shark?
Its scientific name is Centrophorus squamosus. It is a deep-water dogfish shark in the family Centrophoridae.
Why is the leafscale gulper shark named for leaves?
The name refers to its leaf-shaped dermal denticles, which are tooth-like structures covering the skin. These denticles give the shark a distinctive rough texture.
Where does the leafscale gulper shark live?
It lives on continental slopes and other bathyal habitats in deep ocean water. Its environment is cold, stable, and relatively low in productivity compared with coastal waters.
Why is the leafscale gulper shark vulnerable to fishing pressure?
It grows slowly, matures late, and has low reproductive output. Those life-history traits mean depleted populations can recover slowly after deep-water fishing impacts.
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