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Beige catshark

Beige catshark

Species of shark

The beige catshark (Parmaturus bigus) is a cat shark of the family Scyliorhinidae, The first recorded specimen was a female recorded off the coast of Queensland, Australia around Lord Howe Island. Its length was 72 cm.

Quick Facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...

Recently, a number of both male and female specimens (unpublished data) were captured in the waters off New Zealand, at the edge of the EEZ (exclusive economic zone). To date, very little is known about the ecology of this species. Scientists are currently studying the sensory systems of this catshark in order to reveal information about its ecology and ultimately behaviour. The reproduction of the beige catshark is oviparous.

References

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    Kyne, P.M.; Cavanagh, R.D.; Valenti, S. (2016). "Parmaturus bigus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T42718A70709684. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T42718A70709684.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.


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