Sharks & rays
Boa Catshark
Scyliorhinus boa
Also known as: Dogfish
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Dogfish
LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2020
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Overview
Found singly, or in small shivers, during the day often very deep, on the continental shelf and insular slopes.
They feed nocturnally on small fish and benthic invertebrates.
Cat Sharks are from the largest family of sharks and are harmless to humans.
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How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Atlantic, Caribbean
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LIVES IN
Found singly, or in small shivers, during the day often very deep, on the continental shelf and insular slopes.
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Adult photos 1
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ALL STAGES
FOR THE MARINE-BIOLOGY CURIOUS
Deep dive
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More in the family
Ground-Cat Sharks (Scyliorhinidae)



