Sharks & rays
Dwarf Catshark
Scyliorhinus torrei
Also known as: Cuban Catshark, Dogfish, Torre's Catshark, White-spotted Catshark
ALSO KNOWN AS
- Cuban Catshark
- Dogfish
- Torre's Catshark
- White-spotted Catshark
LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2020
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Overview
Found in very deep waters, over the upper continental shelf and insular slopes.
They feed 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 Central Atlantic, Caribbean
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LIVES IN
Found in very deep waters, over the upper continental shelf and insular slopes.
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Juvenile 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)



