Halaelurus boesemani Springer & D'Aubrey, 1972

Speckled catshark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Carcharhiniformes \| Scyliorhinidae
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Common names	Holbiche mouchetée, Pejegato pintado, 波氏梅花鲨, ... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V. 1984. (Ref. 244)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Compagno, Leonard J.V. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 48.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 244); 47 cm TL (female)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 37 - 250 m (Ref. 6871)

Climate / Range

Deep-water; 21°N - 26°S

Indo-West Pacific: Gulf of Aden and off Somalia; also known from Viet Nam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Western Australia. However, the extensive range needs further confirmation, for several species may be involved (Ref. 47737).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Dark spots small and very numerous, usually not larger than spiracles, over or between weak saddles or bars (Ref. 11146).

A little-known but wide-ranging bottom-dwelling shark found on continental and insular shelves (Ref. 11146). Probably caught with bottom trawls (Ref. 30573). Live-bearing (Ref. 50449).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless (Ref. 6871)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be <100)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (29 of 100)	Low

Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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