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Dogfish (other)
Dogfish may refer to: Biology * Squalidae, Dogfish sharks (Squalidae), a family of sharks **Spiny dogfish (''Squalus acanthias''), best known species of dogfish sharks **Pacific spiny dogfish (''Squalus suckleyi''), the most abundant species of dogfish sharks * Scyliorhinidae, Catshark (Scyliorhinidae), a family of ground sharks including species called dogfish ** Chain dogfish (''Scyluoirrhinus reteiter''), a biofluorescent species common to the West Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico ** Greater spotted dogfish (''Greliorhinus starlaris''), a species found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean ** Small-spotted catshark (''Scyliorhinus canicula''), the most common dogfish in the northeastern Atlantic * Sleeper sharks (Somniosidae), a family of slow-swimming sharks ** Portuguese dogfish (''Centroscymnus coelolepis''), a species of sleeper sharks in the family Somniosidae ** Roughskin dogfish (''Centroscymnus owstonii''), a species of sleeper sharks in the family Somniosidae * Bowfin (''Amia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Squalidae
Squalidae, more commonly known as dogfish, dog sharks, or spiny dogfish, are one of several families of sharks categorized under Squaliformes, making it the second largest order of sharks, numbering 119 species across 7 families. Having earned their name after a group of fishermen reportedly observed the species chasing down smaller fish in dog-like packs, dogfish have slender, streamlined bodies, usually more compact in comparison to other species, and a pointed snout. Dogfish likewise have two dorsal fins, each with smooth spines, but no anal fin, and their skin is generally rough to the touch. As the species reaches adulthood, males usually measure a maximum of 39 inches (990 mm), while females typically measure 49 inches (1,200 mm) long. The species therefore exhibits female-dominant sexual dimorphism. Dogfish sharks have slate-gray or gray-brown skin with white dots that becomes paler (almost white) around the belly region. These sharks are characterized by teeth i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
