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The shark species "Blackspotted catshark"

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Unfortunately, there is not yet a photo of this shark in the database
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Blackspotted catshark

Rough area of distribution

Taxonomy
Kingdom:
Animals (Animalia)
Phylum:
Vertebrates (Chordata)
Class:
Cartilagenous fishes (Chondrichthyes)
Order:
Ground sharks (Carcharhiniformes)
Family:
Colored Catsharks (Atelomycteridae)
Genus:
Aulohalaelurus
Names
Scientific:
Aulohalaelurus labiosus
English:
Blackspotted catshark
German:
Schwarzgepunkteter Katzenhai
French:
Chien a taches noires
Spanish:
Pejegato estrellado
Appearance
A typical "cat shark" with a slender body. Origin of first dorsal fin over free ends of pectoral fins. Both dorsal fins are equal-sized. Origin of second dorsal fin opposite of anal fin"s origin. Anal fin much smaller than second dorsal fin.
Coloration
Light beige with dark spots over entire body, including fins. Saddles can be present, but inconspicous. Bright ventral surface.
Distribution
Western Pacific: Western Australia.
Biology
Little-known but abundant species. Lives preferably in very shallow water (down to 5 m). Seems to be nocturnal.
Diet
Invertebrates.
Size
Average size between 40 cm and 50 cm, maximum total length about 65 cm.
Reproduction
Oviparous (egg laying). Males reach sexual maturity at about 55 cm.
Similar Species
Some species of this family have a similar appearance but the dark dots are good features to differentiate from the others.
Vulnerability
Category: Least Concern (LC)
Criteria: -
Last evaluated: 2015
Trend: Unknown




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Danger to Humans
Harmless.

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