Notorynchus cepedianus

Notorynchus cepedianus (Péron, 1807) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Notorynchidae (order Hexanchiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the bluntnose sevengill shark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Notorynchus cepedianus (Péron, 1807) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Hexanchiformes, Notorynchus cepedianus exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Notorynchidae.

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

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