White-bodied Catshark
📖 Overview
White-bodied Catshark (Apristurus albisoma), first described by Nakaya & Séret, 1999 is a large fish in the family Pentanchidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 59.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 935 to 1564 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body whitish. Eyes small; interobital region 2.7 - 3.6 times eye diameter. Supraorbital sensory canal continuous. Second dorsal fin axil before anal fin axil. Upper labial furrows equal or shorter than lower furrows. Tricuspid dermal denticles overlapping. Spiral valves 6-10.: elongated; Cross section: circular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for White-bodied Catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 935 - 1564 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | grey roundfin catshark · White-bodied Catshark · Whitish Catshark |
| 🇩🇪German | Weißlicher Katzenhai |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Tiburón Gato de Cuerpo Blanco |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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