Saldanha catshark
📖 Overview
Saldanha catshark (Apristurus saldanha), first described by Barnard, 1925 is a large fish in the family Pentanchidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 88.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 453 to 717 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. A stout, plain catshark with moderately large eyes, a long, thick and broad snout, and long labial furrows; mouth not projecting in front of eyes; pectoral fins large . Uniformly dark grey-brown .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saldanha catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous . Paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 453 - 717 m . Deep-water; 31°S - 40°S Southeast Atlantic: Cape Columbine to south of False Bay in South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small bony fish and cephalopods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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