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tiger catshark (Halaelurus natalensis)
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Ecological Illustration of tiger catshark (Halaelurus natalensis)
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Pentanchidae

tiger catshark

Halaelurus natalensis

Ten dark saddles cross a yellow brown back

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Africa
  • Elongated
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

tiger catshark is a marine fish of Southeast Atlantic. The species occupies reef habitat. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 45 cm.

Class
Sharks and Rays
Order
Ground Sharks
Family
Pentanchidae
Genus
Halaelurus
Water type
Marine
Body shape
elongated
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