Author: (Regan, 1906)
FBname: Largespine velvet dogfish
Comments: A rare species inhabiting lower continental slopes (Ref. 26346), also on insular slopes in large schools near the bottom which are segregated according to size and sex, and feeds on cephalopods and bony fishes (Ref. 247).  Up to 36 young in a litter, ths size at birth between 32 and 36 cm (Ref. 247).  Used for fishmeal and liver oil (Ref. 6871).  Minimum depth from Ref. 247. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 205).