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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Kanakorum catshark

Aulohalaelurus kanakorum Séret, 1990
Max Length
79 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
49–49 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Kanakorum catshark (Aulohalaelurus kanakorum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 79 cm. It occurs at depths between 49 and 49 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Aulohalaelurus kanakorum
Authority
Séret, 1990
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
79 cm
Depth Range
49–49 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
34.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. : elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Kanakorum catshark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Kanakorum catshark is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Kanakorum catshark is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 49 - 49 m . Tropical Central Pacific: known from a single specimen collected off southwestern New Caledonia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
79cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
34.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Séret, 1990

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