Spotless catshark
📖 Overview
Spotless catshark (Bythaelurus immaculatus) 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 71 cm. It occurs at depths between 534 and 1020 metres. With a trophic level of 4.5, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotless catshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotless catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotless catshark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Spotless catshark is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 534 - 1020 m. Deep-water; 20°N - 17°N Northwest Pacific: only known from the South China Sea at about 380 to 400 km east of Hainan Island Occurrence in the Western Central Pacific uncertain, marginal in the South China Sea (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spotless Catshark |
| 🌍CES | máčka bezskvrnná |
| 🇩🇪German | Fleckenloser Katzenhai |
| 🇫🇷French | Holbiche Glabre |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Gattuccio senza macchie |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Однотонная пятнистая акула |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pejegato Immaculado |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halaelurus immaculatus | Chu & Meng | 1982 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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