| Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks) |
| 48 cm TL (male/unsexed); 47 cm TL (female) |
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demersal; depth range 37 - 250 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: Gulf of Aden and off Somalia; also known from Viet Nam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Western Australia. However, the extensive range needs further confirmation, for several species may be involved (Ref. 47737). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Dark spots small and very numerous, usually not larger than spiracles, over or between weak saddles or bars (Ref. 11146). |
| A little-known but wide-ranging bottom-dwelling shark found on continental and insular shelves (Ref. 11146). Probably caught with bottom trawls (Ref. 30573). Live-bearing (Ref. 50449). |
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Data deficient
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
|
Its record in the country needs further confirmation (Ref. 47737). Also Ref. 11146, 6781. |
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