Blackspotted catshark (Halaelurus buergeri)

Scientific name: Halaelurus buergeri M?ller & Henle, 1838

Blackspotted catshark (Halaelurus buergeri)

The Blackspotted catshark (Halaelurus buergeri) is a marine fish of the family Scyliorhinidae.

Biology

Found on the continental shelf; sublittoral zone above 100 m. Oviparous, but with several egg-capsules retained in the oviduct until the embryos reach an advanced stage before they are laid which might be regarded as being intermediate between oviparity and ovoviviparity. Diet unknown, but presumably dominated by small invertebrates and fishes. Caught irregularly by demersal longline fisheries operating offshore. Utilized for its meat but of limited value due to its small size.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Halaelurus buergeri
Family
Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
49.0
Depth range
80–100 m (262–328 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 80 - 100 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan. May also occur in the Philippines. Collected less than a degree west of the northwestern boundary of the Western Central Pacific; may consist of a species complex in the area.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
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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