Bythaelurus lutarius
(SPRINGER & D'AUBREY, 1972)
Mud catshark
Classification: Elasmobranchii Carcharhiniformes Pentanchidae
Reference of the original description
Two new Scyliorhinid sharks from the east coast of Africa, with notes on related species. Investigational Report Oceanographic Research Institute, 29: 1–19
Two new Scyliorhinid sharks from the east coast of Africa, with notes on related species. Investigational Report Oceanographic Research Institute, 29: 1–19
Image of the original description
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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Halaelurus lutarius
Halaelurus lutarius
Description :
Citation: Bythaelurus lutarius (SPRINGER & D'AUBREY, 1972): 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 lutarius (SPRINGER & D'AUBREY, 1972), © FAO, www.fish-base.org

Bythaelurus lutarius (SPRINGER & D'AUBREY, 1972), © FAO, www.fish-base.org
Common names
Pejegato fanguero,
Holbiche des vases,
Brown catshark,
Mud cat shark,
Mud catshark,
Pata-roxa de lodo






Short Description
A slender, dwarf catshark with a moderately long snout and short labial furrows; caudal fin without crest of enlarged denticles [536]. Dull grey-brown, paler ventrally, with few poorly defined dorsal saddles that may be visible (Ref. 5510).
A slender, dwarf catshark with a moderately long snout and short labial furrows; caudal fin without crest of enlarged denticles [536]. Dull grey-brown, paler ventrally, with few poorly defined dorsal saddles that may be visible (Ref. 5510).
Human uses
fisheries: of no interest
fisheries: of no interest
Biology
Ovoviviparous, with 2 pups per litter (Ref. 5510). Found on the continental slope on or just above muddy substrates. Feeds on cephalopods, small bony fishes, and crustaceans
Ovoviviparous, with 2 pups per litter (Ref. 5510). Found on the continental slope on or just above muddy substrates. Feeds on cephalopods, small bony fishes, and crustaceans
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=657;
shark-references Species-ID=657;