Australian blackspot catshark (Aulohalaelurus labiosus)

Scientific name: Aulohalaelurus labiosus Waite, 1905

Australian blackspot catshark (Aulohalaelurus labiosus)

The Australian blackspot catshark (Aulohalaelurus labiosus) is a marine fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, confined to Western Australia.

Biology

Inhabits shallow coastal habitats and offshore reefs. Nocturnal. Probably oviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Aulohalaelurus labiosus
Family
Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
67
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: confined to Western Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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