Galeus, derived from the Greek galeos meaning "shark", is one of the oldest carcharhiniform generic names. It was … Meer weergeven

• Galeus antillensis S. Springer, 1979 (Antilles catshark)
• Galeus arae Nichols, 1927 (roughtail catshark)
• Galeus atlanticus Vaillant, 1888 (Atlantic sawtail catshark)… Meer weergeven

Most taxonomic studies have concluded the closest relatives of Galeus to be Apristurus, Asymbolus, Parmaturus, and/or Cephalurus. Leonard Compagno has placed Galeus with Apristurus, Bythaelurus, Cephalurus, Parm… Meer weergeven

The centers of biodiversity for Galeus are the North Atlantic (8 species) and the northwestern Pacific (4 species). A few outlying species are found in the South Atlantic (G. mincaronei and G. polli), Meer weergeven

Sawtail catsharks reach maximum lengths of between 25 and 90 cm (9.8 and 35.4 in). They have slender, firm bodies and narrow, slightly flattened heads with short to long, pointed snouts. The nostrils are divided into incu… Meer weergeven

Natural history data is scant for most Galeus species. They feed on various types of invertebrates and fishes on or near the bottom. In Suruga Bay, the dietary compositions of G. eastmani and juvenile G. n… Meer weergeven