Ctenacis fehlmanni (Springer, 1968)

Harlequin catshark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Carcharhiniformes \| Proscylliidae
Synonyms	Triakis fehlmanni, ... more
Common names	Requin chat arlequin, Tollo coludo arlequín, 鞍斑前鲨, ... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V. 1984. (Ref. 244)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 46 cm TL (female)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 70 - 170 m (Ref. 10004)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 11°N - 9°N

Western Indian Ocean: off Somalia.
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Inhabits the outer continental shelf (Ref. 30573). Known only from the holotype. The presence of a very thin-walled, large egg-case in each uterus of the holotype suggests that the species may be ovoviviparous, and presumably have had two young in a litter (Ref. 244). Experts classify this species as oviparous (Ref. 50449). Its large mouth, small teeth, and large pharynx with gillraker papillae might allow it to feed on very small invertebrates, according to S. Springer.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Fec=2)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (24 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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