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Bythaelurus hispidus (Alcock, 1891) Bristly catshark |
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photo by
FAO |
| Family: | Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 26 cm TL (male/unsexed); 29 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 200 - 403 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: southernmost India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the upper continental slopes. Feeds on small fishes, squid and crustaceans. Mode of development uncertain. Not utilized at present. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 25 April 2018 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||