| Family: |
Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) |
| Max. size: |
57 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic: Namibia to southwestern Cape Province, South Africa. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. A shyshark with dark markings with large light spots without black edges on a yellowish-brown body and on fins; body also with 7 dark brown or blackish dorsal saddles (Ref. 5578). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits the continental shelf, in inshore waters (Ref. 244). Most common in shallow sandy areas (Ref. 244). Feeds on small bottom-dwelling fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods (Ref. 27121). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Caught by shore anglers (Ref. 5578). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 April 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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