Peppered catshark

Galeus piperatus

Pepperlike spots scatter across a Californian body

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Medium

Peppered catshark is a marine fish living in ocean habitats. One feature is particularly easy to remember: Pepperlike spots scatter across a Californian body.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Galeus
Water type: Marine