harlequin catshark

Ctenacis fehlmanni

A single forty six centimeter holotype

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Large
Tropical fish

The harlequin catshark (Ctenacis fehlmanni) is a species of finback catshark, part of the family Proscylliidae, and the only member of the genus Ctenacis. This shark is found in the western Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia, at depths between 70 and 170 m. The 46 cm holotype was the only specimen that was ever found.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Proscylliidae
Genus: Ctenacis
Maximum length: 52 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: off Somalia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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