Brown catshark
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit the outer continental shelf and upper slope . Found over muddy or sandy bottoms . They feed on small true shrimps, euphausiid shrimps, squids, and small fishes . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Dark brown, with conspicuous light posterior margin on fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brown catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Brown catshark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, with a single egg per oviduct . Eggs are enclosed in oblong transparent cases with tendrils at each end . Embryos feed solely on yolk . In Canada, females carry egg cases from February to August .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; oceanodromous ; depth range 33 - 1306 m . Subtropical; 60°N - 39°S, 138°W - 70°W south to Panama, Ecuador, and Peru.
🌿 Ecology
small true shrimps, euphausiid shrimps, squids, and small fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catulus brunneus | Gilbert | 1892 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 9 records indexed .
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