Honeycomb Izak

Holohalaelurus favus

Enlarged denticles rise beneath honeycomb reticulations

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

The honeycomb Izak or Natal Izak (Holohalaelurus favus) is a species of shark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. This species is found in the Western Indian Ocean, near South Africa. It reaches a maximum length of around 50 cm.

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