New Zealand catshark
📖 Overview
New Zealand catshark (Bythaelurus dawsoni) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 45 cm. It occurs at depths between 50 and 1200 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for New Zealand catshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for New Zealand catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, young are born at less than 20 cm .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 50 - 1200 m . Deep-water; 44°S - 53°S Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
bottom crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dawson's Catshark · New Zealand Catshark |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | قِرش قِطّزيلاندا الجديدة |
| 🌍CES | máčka Dawsonova |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Newzealandsk rødhaj |
| 🇩🇪German | Neuseeländischer Katzenhai |
| 🇫🇷French | Holbiche kiwi |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Gattuccio della Nuova Zelanda |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ミナミナガサキトラザメ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Niew-zeelandse kathaai |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tubarão-gato-kiwi |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Новозеландская пятнистая акула |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pejegato neozelandés |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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