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PicoSearch

Pygmy Shark


Scientifically:
Euprotomicrus bispinatus.

What To Look For:
This pygmy shark has large eyes and a round head and snout. The tail is spade-shaped and there are white edges to the fins. Living in mid-water at depths of between 2000 and 10,000 m, this species undergoes extensive vertical migrations to surface waters at night to feed.

Size:
Up to 27 cm.

Distribution:
Worldwide, scattered throughout tropical and warm temperate seas.

Food:
Deep-water bony fish and squid.

Breeding:
Live-bearer, with 8 young per litter.

Danger To Humans:
Too small to be dangerous.


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