Gulf catshark
📖 Overview
Widespread on the continental shelf and slope edge . Oviparous, with a single egg-case to each oviduct at a time .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Gulf catshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gulf catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gulf catshark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 27 - 650 m . Temperate; 33°S - 42°S Indian Ocean: Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | gulf catshark · St. Vincent's Gulf Dogfish |
| 🌍CES | máčka tasmánská |
| 🇩🇪German | Golf-Katzenhai |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | tähtikissahai |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Gattuccio del Golfo |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ハクテンミナミトラザメ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Golfkathaai |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tubarão-gato-do-golfo |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Тасманийская пятнистая кошачья акула |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asymbolis vincenti | Zietz | 1908 | Synonym |
| Halaelurus vincenti | Zietz | 1908 | Synonym |
| Juncrus vincenti | Zietz | 1908 | Synonym |
| Scyllium vincenti | Zietz | 1908 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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