Spotted-Belly Catshark
Atelomycterus erdmanni
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 3–62 m
- Max size: 50.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender, spotted catshark of Indonesian reefs, watched by night divers between about three and fifteen metres as it threads through crevices. It grows to around half a metre and lays its young in tough egg cases.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Scyliorhinidae › Atelomycterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1006964.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted-Belly Catshark live?
- The Spotted-Belly Catshark (Atelomycterus erdmanni) is typically found at 3–62 m.
- Is the Spotted-Belly Catshark dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted-Belly Catshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted-Belly Catshark get?
- The Spotted-Belly Catshark grows to about 50.1 cm.