Crying Izak

Holohalaelurus melanostigma

Tear line runs from eye to snout edge

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

The crying Izak (Holohalaelurus melanostigma) is a species of shark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. It is found in the western Indian Ocean off Mozambique and Tanzania, at depths of between 600 and 660 m (1,970 and 2,170 ft). It can grow up to 38 cm (15 in) in length.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Holohalaelurus
Maximum length: 38.4 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: northern Tanzania and southern Kenya.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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