Bach’s catshark

Bythaelurus bachi

Named for Bach with paired rows of spatulate denticles

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

Bythaelurus bachi, commonly known as Bach's catshark, is a species of shark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. This shark is found on the southern Madagascar Ridge in the southwestern Indian Ocean. This stout-bodied catshark is thought to inhabit the deep sea at depths of 910–1,365 m (2,986–4,478 ft).

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Scyliorhinidae
Genus: Bythaelurus
Maximum length: 42.2 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar Ridge at Walters Shoals.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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