Polkadot catshark (Scyliorhinus besnardi)

Scientific name: Scyliorhinus besnardi Springer & Sadowsky, 1970

Polkadot catshark (Scyliorhinus besnardi)

The Polkadot catshark (Scyliorhinus besnardi) is a marine fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. Native range: Southwest Atlantic, northern Uruguay.

Biology

Found on the outer continental shelf. Oviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Scyliorhinus besnardi
Family
Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
47.0
Depth range
140–190 m (459–623 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 140 - 190 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southwest Atlantic: northern Uruguay.
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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