African ribbontail cat shark
Eridacnis sinuans
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Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
180-480m
Famille
À propos
The African ribbontail cat shark (Eridacnis sinuans) is a saltwater shark found off the eastern African coast. It belongs to the family Proscylliidae and inhabits deeper coastal marine waters.
Habitat & Distribution
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
180-480m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| Famille | Proscylliidae |
| Espèces | Eridacnis sinuans |
Foire aux questions
What family does African ribbontail cat shark belong to?
African ribbontail cat shark (Eridacnis sinuans) belongs to the family Proscylliidae in the order Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks).
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