The blotched catshark was first scientifically described in 1966 by American ichthyologist Stewart Springer, based … Meer weergeven

The blotched catshark has been recorded from North Carolina southward to the Santaren Channel between Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba, as well as in the Cayman Trench off northern Jamaica, and in the Gulf of M… Meer weergeven

All blotched catshark specimens collected thus far have been immature, the largest male measuring 49 cm (19 in) in length and the largest female 43 cm (17 in) in length. This shark has a broad, heavily built head and … Meer weergeven

The blotched catshark preys on cephalopods, shrimp, and bony fishes of surprisingly large size. Its internal anatomy suggests that it lays encapsulated eggs like the other members of its family, though thes… Meer weergeven

Harmless to humans and rarely caught by fisheries, the blotched catshark is of no economic importance. It has been assessed as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature… Meer weergeven