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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Rusty Catshark

Halaelurus sellus White, Last & Stevens, 2007
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.3
Depth
62–164 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Rusty Catshark (Halaelurus sellus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Pentanchidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 62 and 164 metres. With a trophic level of 4.3, it is an apex predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Halaelurus sellus
Authority
White, Last & Stevens, 2007
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Depth Range
62–164 m
Trophic Level
4.3
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
29.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rusty Catshark is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rusty Catshark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rusty Catshark is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rusty Catshark is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 62 - 164 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

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

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2025

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
29.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.3
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
White, Last & Stevens, 2007

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