Scyliorhinidae

Bristly catshark

Bythaelurus hispidus

Bristles wrap the smallest member of its genus

• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• South Asia
• Medium

The bristly catshark (Bythaelurus hispidus) is a species of shark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. This shark is found from southeastern India and the Andaman Islands, between latitudes 15° N and 5° N, at depths between 200 and 300 m. Its length usually ranges from around 20–26 cm (7.9–10.2 in), and it is regarded as the smallest catshark of Bythaelurus.