Yellowspotted Catshark
Scyliorhinus capensis
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 26–495 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A slim catshark of southern African waters, the yellowspotted catshark ranges from inshore to several hundred metres deep, hunting small bony fish, crustaceans and squid along the bottom. The female lays tough horny egg cases rather than bearing live young, and the species sits just short of threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Scyliorhinidae › Scyliorhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217652.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowspotted Catshark live?
- The Yellowspotted Catshark (Scyliorhinus capensis) is typically found at 26–495 m.
- Is the Yellowspotted Catshark dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowspotted Catshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowspotted Catshark get?
- The Yellowspotted Catshark grows to about 1.2 m.