Brownspotted Catshark
Scyliorhinus garmani
- Group: Shark
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The brownspotted catshark is so seldom encountered that even its adult size and biology remain a mystery. What is known is that it lays eggs, the usual catshark strategy of tucking tough cases onto the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Scyliorhinidae › Scyliorhinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271371.
FAQ
- Is the Brownspotted Catshark dangerous to divers?
- The Brownspotted Catshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brownspotted Catshark get?
- The Brownspotted Catshark grows to about 38 cm.