Centrophorus squamosus

Centrophorus squamosus (Bonnaterre, 1788) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Centrophoridae (order Squaliformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the leafscale gulper shark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Centrophorus squamosus (Bonnaterre, 1788) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Squaliformes, Centrophorus squamosus exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Centrophoridae.

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

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