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The Prickly Dogfish (Oxynotus bruniensis) is a distinctive species of deep-sea shark belonging to the rough shark family Oxynotidae, found in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is recognized by its unusually high, hump-backed body profile and extremely coarse, thorn-like dermal denticles that give its skin a highly abrasive texture. This benthic species typically inhabits the continental shelf and slope depths, feeding on small invertebrates and bottom-dwelling fish. Marine biologists study the species to better understand the biodiversity of deep-sea marine ecosystems.
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What kind of shark is the Prickly Dogfish?
The Prickly Dogfish is Oxynotus bruniensis, a deep-sea shark in the rough shark family Oxynotidae. It is found in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
Why is the Prickly Dogfish called a rough shark?
Its skin has extremely coarse, thorn-like dermal denticles, giving the body a rough texture. It also has a high, hump-backed profile that makes it look unlike the streamlined shape of many sharks.
Where does Oxynotus bruniensis live?
The species occurs in deep water in the southwestern Pacific. Its deep-sea habitat means it is less familiar to beachgoers than coastal dogfish and other shallow-water sharks.
What does the Prickly Dogfish look like?
It has an unusually tall, compressed body with a hump-backed outline and coarse skin. Those features distinguish it from the more slender bodies of many other shark species.
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