Mud catshark
📖 Overview
Found on the continental slope on or just above muddy substrates . Feeds on cephalopods, small bony fishes, and crustaceans . Probably caught with bottom trawls .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. A slender, dwarf catshark with a moderately long snout and short labial furrows; caudal fin without crest of enlarged denticles . Dull grey-brown, paler ventrally, with few poorly defined dorsal saddles that may be visible .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mud catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, with 2 pups per litter .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 338 - 766 m . Deep-water; 13°N - 29°S Indian Ocean: off Mozambique and Somalia.
🌿 Ecology
cephalopods, small bony fishes, and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halaelurus lutarius | Springer & D'Aubrey | 1972 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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