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Cephaloscyllium fasciatum  Chan, 1966

Reticulated swellshark
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Philippines country information

Common names: Pating
Occurrence: questionable
Salinity: marine
Abundance: | Ref:
Importance: of no interest | Ref:
Aquaculture: | Ref:
Regulations: | Ref:
Uses: no uses
Comments: Recorded from the Philippines during the MUSORSTOM March 1976 cruise (Ref. 5280). Occurrence needs further confirmation (M. Alava pers. Comm,).
National Checklist:
Country Information: httpss://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html
National Fisheries Authority:
Occurrences: Occurrences Point map
Main Ref: Alava, M.N.R., J.P.A. Gaudiano, J.A. Utzurrum, E.E.C. Capuli, M.T.R. Aquino, M.M.A. Luchavez-Maypa and M.D. Santos, 2014
National Database:

Classification / Names

Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays) > Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) > Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
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Main reference

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 42.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 244)

Length at first maturity
Lm ?, range 36 - ? cm

Environment

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 205 - 450 m (Ref. 6871)

Climate / Range

Deep-water, preferred ?; 21°N - 28°S

Distribution

Western Pacific: Hainan Island (China) to northwestern Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Color pattern of very narrow lines forming open-centered saddles, blotches and reticulations on back and sides (Ref. 11146).

Biology     Glossary (e.g. epibenthic)

Found in fairly deep water on or near the bottom on the outer continental shelf and uppermost slope (Ref. 244, 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. Can expand itself with air or water (Ref. 244). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Size at sexual maturity according to literature and specimens studied, for males 36.0 cm and for females less than 42.1 cm with maximum size at least 421 cm TL (Ref. 80388).

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)

Threat to humans

  Harmless (Ref. 6871)



Human uses

Fisheries: minor commercial

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Estimates of some properties based on models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Trophic Level (Ref. 69278)
4.0   ±0.5 se; Based on size and trophs of closest relatives

Resilience (Ref. 69278)
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be <100)

Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)
Moderate vulnerability (40 of 100)
Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low