Dwarf Catshark (Juvenile) (Scyliorhinus torrei)

Also known as Cuban Catshark, Dogfish, Torre's Catshark, White-spotted Catshark

Description

Also known as Cuban Catshark, Dogfish, Torre's Catshark, White-spotted Catshark.

Found in very deep waters, over the upper continental shelf and insular slopes.
They feed on small fish and benthic invertebrates.
Length - 32cm
Depth - 200-600m
Widespread Western Central Atlantic, Caribbean

Cat Sharks are from the largest family of sharks and are harmless to humans. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/856

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