11. Squalidae
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Description: All imagesSqualidae, more commonly known as dogfish, dog sharks, or spiny dogfish, are one of several families of sharks categorized under Squaliformes, making it the second largest order of sharks, num…New content will be added above the current area of focus upon selectionSqualidae, more commonly known as dogfish, dog sharks, or spiny dogfish, are one of several families of sharks categorized under Squaliformes, making it the second largest order of sharks, numbering 119 species across 7 families. Having earned their name after a group of fishermen reportedly observed the species chasing down smaller fish in dog-like packs, dogfish have slender, streamlined bodies, usually more compact in comparison to other species, and a pointed snout. Dogfish likewise have two dorsal fins, each with smooth spines, but no anal fin, and their skin is generally rough to the touch. As the species reaches adulthood, males usually measure a maximum of 100 cm, while females typically measure 125 cm long. The species therefore exhibits female-dominant sexual dimorphism.WikipediaDomainEukaryotaKingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassChondrichthyesSubclassElasmobranchiiSubdivisionSelachimorphaOrderSqualiformesFamilySqualidaeSee moreSee lessThe Not-So-Cute DogfishSqualidae, more commonly known as dogfish or spiny dogfish, are one of the most diverse and abundant shark families in the world.While there are quite a few different species of this shark, the most well-known species is the spiny dogfish. Read on to learn about the dogfish. Females are longer than males.
