The Black-spotted cat shark (Halaelurus buergeri) is a saltwater fish of the family Scyliorhinidae that grows up to 49 cm.
Description
The blackspotted catshark is a small catshark from the northwest Pacific, along Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan. The species grows to about 49 cm and has a slender, light brown body densely covered with small black spots, and a slightly upturned snout tip. As a bottom-dweller it lives on the continental shelf and lays eggs in horny capsules, sometimes several at a time. It hunts small fish and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black-spotted cat shark?
The Black-spotted cat shark has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Black-spotted cat shark live?
The Black-spotted cat shark lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Black-spotted cat shark get?
The Black-spotted cat shark grows to a maximum of about 49 cm.
Is the Black-spotted cat shark dangerous to humans?
No, the Black-spotted cat shark is harmless to humans.
Is the Black-spotted cat shark edible?
The Black-spotted cat shark is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Halaelurus
More from the family Scyliorhinidae
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