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Scyliorhinus cervigoni Maurin & Bonnet, 1970 West African catshark |
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photo by
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| Family: | Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks), subfamily: Scyliorhininae | |||
| Max. size: | 67 cm TL (male/unsexed); 76 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 45 - 500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: probably wide-ranging off tropical West Africa, from Mauritania to Angola (Ref. 244). Often previously referred to as Scyliorhinus stellaris (Ref. 244, 127434). | |||
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| Biology: | Found on rocky and muddy bottoms of the continental shelf and upper slope. Temperature: 11-16°C. Salinity: 30 ppt. Oxygen: 1.0-1.6 ml/l. Feeds on bony fishes. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 31 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||