description Angular roughshark Overview
The angular roughshark, scientifically known as Oxynotus centrina, is a deepwater cartilaginous fish found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is distinguished by its unusual, highly compressed, triangular body shape and a distinctly broad, flattened head. This benthic species possesses rough, dermal denticles that give its skin a prickly texture, and it uses its sharp teeth to feed on small invertebrates found along the continental shelf. Marine biologists classify it within the family Oxynotidae, a small group commonly referred to as the rough sharks.
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What is the scientific name of the angular roughshark?
The angular roughshark is Oxynotus centrina. It is a deepwater cartilaginous fish rather than one of the large, fast-swimming sharks seen near beaches.
Where does the angular roughshark live?
It occurs in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Its deepwater habitat means it is usually encountered through scientific surveys or fisheries records.
Why is the angular roughshark called angular?
Its body is unusually compressed and triangular, giving it a sharply angular outline. It also has a broad, flattened head and a rough-textured skin typical of its group.
Is the angular roughshark a large predator?
No. It is a small, specialized deepwater shark compared with species such as the great white or tiger shark. Its unusual body shape reflects adaptation to life near the seabed.
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