Banded Catshark
Atelomycterus fasciatus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 27–122 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The banded catshark is a slim bottom dweller of offshore mud, sand and shelly grounds between about 27 and 122 metres, marked with dark saddles down its back. It lays tough egg cases on the seabed and grows to roughly 45 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Scyliorhinidae › Atelomycterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279788.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Catshark live?
- The Banded Catshark (Atelomycterus fasciatus) is typically found at 27–122 m.
- Is the Banded Catshark dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Catshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Catshark get?
- The Banded Catshark grows to about 45 cm.