Starry catshark
📖 Overview
Starry catshark (Asymbolus galacticus), first described by Séret & Last, 2008 is a large fish in the family Pentanchidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 47.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 235 to 550 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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
Small and slender species of catshark with the following set of characters: distinct variegated colour pattern with numerous milky white blotches surrounded by rusty-brown spots and blotches; dorsal saddles on back are faint and dusky, dorsal ground light brown, paler on sides; claspers in adults are long and slender, distally pointed; teeth with 3 or 5 cusps; the median cusps much larger than those adjacent .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Starry catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 235 - 550 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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