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Apristurus brunneus
Maximum length: 0.67 m (~2.2 ft)
Diet: Small fishes, crustaceans, & squids
Lifespan: Unknown
Key features: Dark brown coloration, small & rounded fins, dark catlike eyes with iridescent sheen, small overall size
Fun fact: Brown catsharks are the only sharks in Oregon that lay eggs, sometimes referred to as "mermaid's purses" due to their leathery pouch-like shape and curled ends.
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This rare NOAA footage posted on Twitter shows a cat shark embryo wiggling inside its egg case, attached to coral off Puerto Rico. (Source: NOAA)
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