Bristly catshark (Bythaelurus hispidus)

Scientific name: Bythaelurus hispidus Alcock, 1891

Bristly catshark (Bythaelurus hispidus)

The Bristly catshark (Bythaelurus hispidus) is a marine fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. Native range: Indian Ocean, southeastern India and the Andaman Islands.

Biology

Found on the upper continental slopes. Feeds on small fishes, squid and crustaceans. Mode of development uncertain. Not utilized at present.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Bythaelurus hispidus
Family
Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
26.0
Depth range
200–403 m (656–1322 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 403 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Indian Ocean: southeastern India and the Andaman Islands.
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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