Scyliorhinus garmani (Fowler, 1934) Brownspotted catshark |
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photo by
Sandra J. Raredon / Smithsonian Institution, NMNH, Div. of Fishes |
Family: | Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks), subfamily: Scyliorhininae | |||
Max. size: | 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: known from the indefinite type locality ('East Indies' = Indonesia) and Dumaguete, Philippines. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Dark spots on fins and body, with 7 dusky saddle marks, interspersed with dark and light spots (Ref. 11146). | |||
Biology: | Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Adult size unknown (Ref. 11146). Habitat and biology unknown (Ref. 244). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 November 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |