The longnose velvet dogfish (''Centroselachus crepidater'') is a

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of the

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Somniosidae The Somniosidae are a family of sharks in the order Squaliformes, commonly known as sleeper sharks. The common name "''sleeper shark''" comes from their slow swimming, low activity level, and perceived non-aggressive nature. Distribution and hab ...

, found circumglobally in southern hemisphere

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seas, at depths of between 230 and 1,500 m. It reaches a length of 130 cm. It has a diet consisting of predominantly mesopelagic fishes and squids.

Conservation status

The New Zealand

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has classified the longnose velvet dogfish as "Not Threatened" with the qualifier "Secure Overseas" under the

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References

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