Halaelurus natalensis (Regan, 1904)

Tiger catshark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Carcharhiniformes \| Scyliorhinidae
Synonyms	Scyllium natalense, ... more
Common names	Holbiche tigrée, Pejegato atigrado, Rekinek natalski, ... 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 : 45.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 244); 47 cm TL (female)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 172 m (Ref. 5578)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 33°S - 35°S

Southeast Atlantic: Cape Agulhas to East London in South Africa. Until recently, two species were confused under this name, the present one and the recently described Halaelurus lineatus (Ref. 244).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. A catshark with a prominent upturned knob on the snout, a broad head, and with no spots on the body (Ref. 5578). Yellow-brown in color, with pairs of broad, vertical, dark brown stripes outlining dusky saddles (Ref. 5578), cream ventrally (Ref. 5510).

Found on the continental shelf, from close inshore to deeper water (Ref. 244). Feeds mainly on small bony fishes and crustaceans, also cephalopods and small elasmobranchs (Ref. 244).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Data deficient (DD)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; gamefish: yes


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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 Garilao, Cristina V.

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