Marbled catshark
📖 Overview
A little-known inshore catshark found on sandy and rocky bottom . Oviparous . Hatching length around 10 cm .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Color pattern of grey saddles separated by light areas and outlined by numerous small black spots (hatchlings have a simpler pattern of dark saddles, remarkably similar to Acanthophthalmus semicinctus) .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Marbled catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk . Hatches at about 10 cm .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 4 m . Tropical; 12°S - 21°S endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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