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Schroederichthys maculatus Springer, 1966 Narrowtail catshark |
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| Family: | Atelomycteridae (Coloured catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 33 cm TL (male/unsexed); 34 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 190 - 412 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Honduras and Nicaragua. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental outer shelf and upper slope. Prefers fine white calcareous material as substrate. Feeds on small bony fishes and cephalopods. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Not utilized at present. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 June 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||