Redspotted Catshark
Schroederichthys chilensis
- Group: Shark
- Max size: 62 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The redspotted catshark patrols inshore over the continental shelf off Chile and Peru. It lays eggs in protective cases, and males carry differently shaped teeth from females.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Scyliorhinidae › Schroederichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282685.
FAQ
- Is the Redspotted Catshark dangerous to divers?
- The Redspotted Catshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redspotted Catshark get?
- The Redspotted Catshark grows to about 62 cm.