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The shark species "Harlequin catshark"

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

Rough area of distribution

Taxonomy
Kingdom:
Animals (Animalia)
Phylum:
Vertebrates (Chordata)
Class:
Cartilagenous fishes (Chondrichthyes)
Order:
Ground sharks (Carcharhiniformes)
Family:
Finback catsharks (Proscylliidae)
Genus:
Ctenacis
Names
Scientific:
Ctenacis fehlmanni
English:
Harlequin catshark
German:
Harlequin-Katzenhai
French:
Requin chat arlequin
Spanish:
Tollo coludo arlequin
Appearance
General appearance of a "cat shark" but the origin of the first dorsal fin is opposite to the free rear ends of the pectoral fins. Both dorsal fins are equal- sized. Second dorsal fin opposite to the anal fin.
Coloration
Conspicuous coloration, red-brown dots over the entire body and vertical stripes. Fins with markings, too.
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Somalia.
Biology
A little-known species. Found close to the bottom over shelf areas.
Diet
Invertebrates (crustaceans). Since this description is based on only one specimen the diet may be much more variable.
Size
Only one specimen found with a size of 45 cm.
Reproduction
Probably oviparous (egg laying).
Similar Species
Unmistakable coloration.
Vulnerability
Category: Least Concern (LC)
Criteria: -
Last evaluated: 2017
Trend: Unknown




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Danger to Humans
Harmless.

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