Blotched catshark
📖 Overview
Blotched catshark (Scyliorhinus meadi), first described by Springer, 1966 is a large fish in the family Scyliorhinidae (order Carcharhiniformes). Adults typically reach 49.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 300 to 600 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blotched catshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blotched catshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 300 - 600 m . Deep-water; 28°N - 20°N Central Atlantic: North Carolina south to Florida in the USA and the Santaren Channel between Cuba and Bahamas Bank.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | blotched cat shark · blotched catshark |
| 🌍CES | máčka floridská |
| 🇩🇪German | Fleckiger Katzenhai |
| 🇫🇷French | Roussette cloquée |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Gattuccio caraibico macchiato |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Klodderkathaai |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tubarão-gato-da-Flórida |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Багамская кошачья акула |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Alitán Pintarrajo · alitán pintarrojo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scyliorhinus retifer meadi | Springer | 1966 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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