Vivaldi’s catshark

Bythaelurus vivaldii

Named for Vivaldi with eight dark bars

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Other
Medium
Tropical fish

Bythaelurus vivaldii, Vivaldi's catshark, is a species of shark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. This catshark is found in Northwestern Indian Ocean, specifically in Somalia. It presumably lives in the depths of up to 628 m (2,060 ft).

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Scyliorhinidae
Genus: Bythaelurus
Maximum length: 32.5 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: other
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Off Somalia.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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