Narrowmouthed Catshark
Schroederichthys bivius
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 14–78 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender catshark of the cool southern shelf off South America, common from inshore shallows out to nearly 80 metres. Males develop much longer, narrower jaws than females, with teeth roughly twice as tall, and it lays eggs in horny cases. It reaches about 70 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Scyliorhinidae › Schroederichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282684.
FAQ
- How deep does the Narrowmouthed Catshark live?
- The Narrowmouthed Catshark (Schroederichthys bivius) is typically found at 14–78 m.
- Is the Narrowmouthed Catshark dangerous to divers?
- The Narrowmouthed Catshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Narrowmouthed Catshark get?
- The Narrowmouthed Catshark grows to about 70 cm.