Pentanchidae

Shortbelly catshark

Apristurus breviventralis

An elongated body near Socotra and Gulf of Aden

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

Shortbelly catshark is a marine fish of Western Indian Ocean. The species occupies marine waters. The largest recorded length is 48.5 cm.