Coral catshark
📖 Overview
A common but little-known inshore shark found on coral reefs and though to inhabit crevices and holes on reefs . Oviparous . Caught occasionally by various fisheries operating over coral reefs and probably adversely affected by dynamite fishing. Utilized fresh and dried-salted for food or processed for fishmeal and oil .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Saddle markings obsolete, light grey and white spots outlined by large black spots, bars and lines .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Coral catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Coral catshark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, with single egg-cases laid per oviduct . Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 31°N - 12°S, 61°E - 153°E West Pacific: Pakistan and India to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, New Guinea, Thailand, Viet Nam, the Philippines, southern China; north to Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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