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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Error Seamount Catshark

Bythaelurus stewarti Weigmann, Kaschner & Thiel, 2018
Max Length
42.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
380–420 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Error Seamount Catshark (Bythaelurus stewarti) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 42.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 380 and 420 metres. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Bythaelurus stewarti
Authority
Weigmann, Kaschner & Thiel, 2018
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
42.5 cm
Depth Range
380–420 m
Trophic Level
4.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Error Seamount Catshark is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Error Seamount Catshark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Error Seamount Catshark is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Error Seamount Catshark is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 380 - 420 m . Tropical endemic species restricted to this isolated Seamount.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
4.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00347 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
42.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weigmann, Kaschner & Thiel, 2018

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