Poroderma pantherinum (Müller & Henle, 1838)

Leopard catshark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Carcharhiniformes \| Scyliorhinidae
Synonyms	Scyllium pantherinum, Poroderma marleyi, Poroderma submaculatum, ... more
Common names	Barbeled catshark, Roussette barbichette, Roussette panthère, ... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V., D.A. Ebert and M.J. Smale. 1989. (Ref. 5578)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Compagno, Leonard J.V. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 84.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 244); 73 cm TL (female)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range ? - 256 m (Ref. 5578)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 28°S - 36°S

Southeast Atlantic: Saldanha to central Natal, South Africa.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. A stocky shark with long nasal barbels and a highly variable color pattern of black spots, rings and lines in horizontal rows on a grey to whitish background; white below (Ref. 5578). There are 3 different forms, the typical 'pantherinum' with lines and rosettes of spots, and two extreme forms, 'marleyi' with large dark spots (formerly considered a separate species), and 'salt and pepper' with small, densely packed black spots, intermediates between these extremes are extremely common (Ref. 5578).

Found on or near the bottom of warm-temperate waters, from the intertidal zone to 256 m (Ref. 5578). Prefers rocky reefs (Ref. 5578). Nocturnal (Ref. 244). Feeds on small bony fish, crustaceans, octopus and polychaete worms (Ref. 5578). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Readily kept in captivity (Ref. 244).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	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)
Moderate vulnerability (43 of 100)	Low

Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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