Bali catshark

Atelomycterus baliensis

Eating small fish and invertebrates off Bali

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

The Bali catshark (Atelomycterus baliensis) is a species of coloured catshark, belonging to the family Atelomycteridae, found only off the Indonesian island of Bali. It can grow up to 47 cm (19 in). Atelomycterus baliensis inhabits the deep coastal waters of Bali, Indonesia, feeding on small fish and invertebrates.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Scyliorhinidae
Genus: Atelomycterus
Water type: Marine
Body shape: elongated