| Family: |
Atelomycteridae (Coloured catsharks) |
| Max. size: |
33 cm TL (male/unsexed); 34 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 190 - 412 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Honduras and Nicaragua. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on the continental outer shelf and upper slope. Prefers fine white calcareous material as substrate. Feeds on small bony fishes and cephalopods. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Not utilized at present. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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