Harlequin catshark
📖 Overview
Inhabits the outer continental shelf . Known only from the holotype. The presence of a very thin-walled, large egg-case in each uterus of the holotype suggests that the species may be ovoviviparous, and presumably have had two young in a litter . Experts classify this species as oviparous . Its large mouth, small teeth, and large pharynx with gillraker papillae might allow it to feed on very small invertebrates, according to S. Springer.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Harlequin catshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Harlequin catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 70 - 170 m . Tropical; 11°N - 9°N Indian Ocean: off Somalia.
🌿 Ecology
very small invertebrates, according to S
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | harlequin catshark · Herlequin Catshark |
| 🌍CES | pruhoun somálský |
| 🇩🇪German | Harlekin-Katzenhai |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | harlekiininauhahai |
| 🇫🇷French | Requin Chat Arlequin |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | マダラドチザメ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Harlekijnrugvinkathaai |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Сомалийская акула-арлекин |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Tollo Coludo Arlequín |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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