Scyliorhinus besnardi Springer & Sadowsky, 1970 Polkadot catshark |
photo by
FAO |
Family: | Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks), subfamily: Scyliorhininae | |||
Max. size: | 47 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 140 - 190 m | |||
Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: Brazil and northern Uruguay. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found on the outer continental shelf. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 April 2004 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |