Spongehead catshark (Apristurus spongiceps)

Scientific name: Apristurus spongiceps Gilbert, 1905

Spongehead catshark (Apristurus spongiceps)

The Spongehead catshark (Apristurus spongiceps) is a marine fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. Native range: Pacific Ocean, Banda Sea off southern Sulawesi and the Hawaiian Islands.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Dark brown, without conspicuous markings on fins.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Apristurus spongiceps
Family
Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
50.0
Depth range
572–1482 m (1877–4862 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 572 - 1482 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Pacific Ocean: Banda Sea off southern Sulawesi and the Hawaiian Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 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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