African ribbontail cat shark
Eridacnis sinuans
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African ribbontail cat shark (Eridacnis sinuans) is a marine fish of the family Proscylliidae, in the order Carcharhiniformes. Its recorded depth range is 180–480 m.
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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.
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Taxonomy
| Ordre | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| Famille | Proscylliidae |
| Espèces | Eridacnis sinuans |
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