Oxynotus paradoxus

Oxynotus paradoxus Frade, 1929 is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Oxynotidae (order Squaliformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the sailfin roughshark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Oxynotus paradoxus Frade, 1929 places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

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

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

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