Dark freckled catshark

Scyliorhinus ugoi

Shark from the Brazilian Coast

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Large
Tropical fish

The dark freckled catshark (Scyliorhinus ugoi) is a catshark of the family Scyliorhinidae. It is found in Northeastern and Southeastern Brazil. This species differs from Scyliorhinus besnardi, Scyliorhinus haeckelii group and Scyliorhinus hesperius, in background coloration, head width, sexual maturity, and in cranial and body proportions.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Scyliorhinidae
Genus: Scyliorhinus
Maximum length: 53.4 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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