Striped catshark
📖 Overview
Occurs in the continental shelf, both inshore and offshore . Prefers rocky reefs from the intertidal zone down to 100 m depth . Nocturnal, often found in caves and crevices during the day . Feeds mainly on crustaceans, but also bony fish and cephalopods . Oviparous . Readily kept in captivity .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. A large catshark with short nasal barbels and long horizontal black stripes .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Striped catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, with a single egg-case per oviduct . Embryos feed solely on yolk . Size at hatching between 14 and 15 cm.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 100 m . Subtropical; 28°S - 36°S Southeast Atlantic: endemic to South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, but also bony fish and cephalopods (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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