Lined Catshark
Halaelurus lineatus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–290 m
- Max size: 56 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slim, banded catshark of southern African soft bottoms, it ranges from close inshore out to about 290 metres on the shelf and upper slope. It feeds along the seabed on small crustaceans, fish and squid, and shore anglers hook it often though no one fishes for it on purpose.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Pentanchidae › Halaelurus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217641.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lined Catshark live?
- The Lined Catshark (Halaelurus lineatus) is typically found at 0–290 m.
- Is the Lined Catshark dangerous to divers?
- The Lined Catshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lined Catshark get?
- The Lined Catshark grows to about 56 cm.