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Scyliorhinus meadi Springer, 1966 Blotched catshark |
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photo by
Harris, M. |
| Family: | Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks), subfamily: Scyliorhininae | |||
| Max. size: | 49 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 600 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: North Carolina south to Florida in the USA and the Santaren Channel between Cuba and Bahamas Bank. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental slope. Maximum length is from an immature specimen. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||