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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

South China catshark

Apristurus sinensis Chu & Hu, 1981
Max Length
42 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
-
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Known only from the holotype which was found at 537 m depth. Length is from an immature specimen, might reach at least 50 cm TL. Oviparous .

Scientific Name
Apristurus sinensis
Authority
Chu & Hu, 1981
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
42 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for South China catshark is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for South China catshark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal. Deep-water; 24°N - 12°N Northwest Pacific: known only from the type locality, the South China Sea (possibly off the Chinese coast).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
42cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Chu & Hu, 1981

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