Squalus lalannei Baranes, 2003
Squalus lalannei
photo by Baranes, A.

 Family:  Squalidae (Dogfish sharks)
 Max. size:  61.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 78.8 cm TL (female)
 Environment:  bathydemersal; depth range - 1000 m
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Seychelles.
 Diagnosis:  This species is characterized by having a low number of precaudal vertebrae (67-69); rounded free rear tip of pectoral; only 1 developed lobe at the anterior part of nostril flap; nostrils' inner corner at about midway between tip of snout and upper lip; uniformly grey body color with dorsal fins blackish (Ref. 76802).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 02.05.08

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