African spotted catshark
Holohalaelurus punctatus
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African spotted catshark (Holohalaelurus punctatus) is a marine fish of the family Pentanchidae, in the order Carcharhiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 35 cm. Its recorded depth range is 220–440 m.
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Tentang
The African spotted catshark (Holohalaelurus punctatus) is a small saltwater shark reaching up to 35 cm in length. It inhabits rocky and sandy seafloors in the western Indian Ocean off eastern Africa.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 35,0 cm |
| Kedalaman | 220-440m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Ordo | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| Famili | Pentanchidae |
| Spesies | Holohalaelurus punctatus |
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