Bythaelurus immaculatus
(CHU & MENG, 1982)
Spotless catshark
Classification: Elasmobranchii Carcharhiniformes Pentanchidae
Reference of the original description
Five new species of elasmobranchiate fishes from the deep waters of South China Sea. Oceanologia et Limnologia Sinica, 13 (4): 301–311
Five new species of elasmobranchiate fishes from the deep waters of South China Sea. Oceanologia et Limnologia Sinica, 13 (4): 301–311
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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Halaelurus immaculatus
Halaelurus immaculatus
Description :
Citation: Bythaelurus immaculatus (CHU & MENG, 1982): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 03/2021
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Bythaelurus immaculatus (CHU & MENG, 1982), © FAO, www.fish-base.org

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Common names
Pejegato immaculado,
Holbiche glabre,
Spotless cat shark,
Spotless catshark




Distribution
Northwest Pacific: only known from the South China Sea at about 380 to 400 km east of Hainan Island Occurrence in the Western Central Pacific uncertain, marginal in the South China Sea [16823]. For unavailability of material to be examined, the generic placement and recognition of this species is provisional.
Northwest Pacific: only known from the South China Sea at about 380 to 400 km east of Hainan Island Occurrence in the Western Central Pacific uncertain, marginal in the South China Sea [16823]. For unavailability of material to be examined, the generic placement and recognition of this species is provisional.
Human uses
fisheries: of no interest
fisheries: of no interest
Habitat
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 534 - 1020 m
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 534 - 1020 m
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=655;
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