Grinning Izak

Holohalaelurus grennian

Broad arched mouth bares large teeth

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Medium
Tropical fish

The grinning Izak or East African spotted Izak (Holohalaelurus grennian) is a species of shark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. This species is found in the waters of the Western Indian Ocean, near Kenya.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Holohalaelurus
Maximum length: 27.3 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Kenya.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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