African ribbontail catshark

Eridacnis sinuans

Only two pups per litter

Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Elongated
Medium

The African ribbontail catshark, Eridacnis sinuans, is a finback catshark of the family Proscylliidae, found in the western Indian Ocean, from Tanzania, South Africa, and Mozambique, at depths between 180 and 480 m. It can grow up to a length of 37 cm. The African ribbontail catshark is ovoviviparous giving birth to two young per litter.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Proscylliidae
Genus: Eridacnis
Maximum length: 37 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: confined to South Africa, Mozambique and Tanzania.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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