Bristly catsharks were first discovered by Alfred William Alcock in the Indian Ocean in 1891. The specific word, hispidus, is thought to represent the papillae that generally … Meer weergeven

The diameter of the eggs ranges from 2-4 mm in female with functional but immature ovary; 15–21 mm in female with well-developed … Meer weergeven

The bristly catshark is a small species among the shark family, and as the name suggests, it has lengthened, cat-like eyes on the side that help it to be easily distinguished. … Meer weergeven

Young bristly catsharks prey on crustaceans more often, such as deep-sea mud shrimp, than other fishes, but further observation … Meer weergeven