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Striped catshark

Poroderma africanum

Photo by mrospotter1
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Field Notes

Description:

The pyjama shark or striped catshark is a species of catshark, and part of the family Scyliorhinidae, endemic to the coastal waters of South Africa. This abundant, bottom-dwelling species can be found from the intertidal zone to a depth of around 100 m, particularly over rocky reefs and kelp beds

Habitat:

Intertidal zone to a depth of around 100 m

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PublishedJanuary 21, 2020

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