''Scymnodalatias'' is a
genus
Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family (taxonomy), family as used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In bino ...
of
squaliform
The Squaliformes are an order (biology), order of sharks that includes about 126 species in seven families.
Members of the order have two dorsal fins, which usually possess spines, they usually have a sharp head, no anal fin or nictitating me ...
shark
Sharks are a group of elasmobranch cartilaginous fish characterized by a ribless endoskeleton, dermal denticles, five to seven gill slits on each side, and pectoral fins that are not fused to the head. Modern sharks are classified within the ...
s in the
family
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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 ...
.
Species
* ''
Scymnodalatias albicauda''
Taniuchi & Garrick, 1986 (whitetail dogfish)
* †''
Scymnodalatias cigalafulgosii''
(Adnet, 2006)
* ''
Scymnodalatias garricki''
Kukuev & Konovalenko, 1988 (Azores dogfish)
* ''
Scymnodalatias oligodon''
Kukuev & Konovalenko, 1988 (sparsetooth dogfish)
* ''
Scymnodalatias sherwoodi''
( Archey, 1921) (Sherwood's dogfish)
References
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Shark genera
Taxa named by Jack Garrick
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