Pale catshark
📖 Overview
A rare catshark, only known from the holotype taken from the Makassar Straits slope at a depth of 655 m . Maximum length reported ( >21 cm TL) based on a juvenile specimen . Oviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Reddish-white in color .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pale catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pale catshark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 655 m . Deep-water; 1°N - 4°S Central Pacific: Makassar Strait slope between Borneo and Sulawesi (Indonesia).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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