Squalus griffini

Phillipps, 1931


Northern spiny dogfish
Classification: Elasmobranchii Squaliformes Squalidae

Reference of the original description
Phillipps, W.J. (1931)
New species of piked dogfish. New Zealand Journal of Science and Technology, 12(6), 360–361

Image of the original description
No image in first description.

Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Flakeus griffini

Types
Squalus griffini
Holotype: NMNZ: P00662;


Description :


Citation: Squalus griffini Phillipps, 1931: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 04/2024

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Lateral view of: A. Squalus griffini (NMNZ P 39893, female 1018 mm TL); B. Squalus griffini holotype (NMNZ P 662, female 972 mm TL); C. Squalus griffini (CSIRO H 6006–11, immature male 473 mm TL). In: DUFFY, C. & Last, P.R. 2007 Part 9 - Redescription of the Northern Spiny Dogfish Squalus griffini Phillips 1931 from New Zealand. CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 14: 91-100
Common names
eng Northern spiny dogfish

Distribution
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. Source: www.gbif.org

Size / Weight / Age
89.9 cm TL (male/unsexed; [3335]); 110 cm TL (female)

Habitat
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 37 - 950 m [578]

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=6762;