Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks) |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
bathydemersal |
Western Pacific: off Japan and the East China Sea; possibly Viet Nam (Ref. 11146). Recorded in the Philippines during the MUSORSTOM November 1980 cruise. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Obscure saddle markings on body and precaudal tail, and with dark markings on the terminal and hypural caudal-fin lobes (Ref. 11146). |
A little-known, but very common shark, found in deep water near the bottom (Ref. 11146). Maximum length of at least 40 cm TL, probably reaching 50 cm (Ref. 11146). |
(Ref. 96402)
|
harmless |
Recorded in the Philippines during the MUSORSTOM November 1980 cruise (Ref. 5281). Occurrence needs further validation according to Ref. 110893. |
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