Gollum attenuatus

Gollum attenuatus (Garrick, 1954) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Pseudotriakidae (order Carcharhiniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the slender smooth-hound.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Gollum attenuatus (Garrick, 1954) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Carcharhiniformes, Gollum attenuatus exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Pseudotriakidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Pseudotriakidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.