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Haploblepharus pictus (Müller & Henle, 1838) Dark shyshark |
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photo by
Coetzee, C. |
| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 57 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic: Namibia to southwestern Cape Province, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. A shyshark with dark markings with large light spots without black edges on a yellowish-brown body and on fins; body also with 7 dark brown or blackish dorsal saddles (Ref. 5578). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits the continental shelf, in inshore waters (Ref. 244). Most common in shallow sandy areas (Ref. 244). Feeds on small bottom-dwelling fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods (Ref. 27121). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Caught by shore anglers (Ref. 5578). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 April 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||