Black roughscale catshark explained

The black roughscale catshark (Apristurus melanoasper) is a catshark of the family Scyliorhinidae. It is recorded from the north Atlantic, eastern South Atlantic, in the Indian Ocean and around Australia and New Zealand.[1] The species can be found on continental shelf at depths between 510 and 1,520 m. It can grow up to 90cm (40inches).

Conservation status

The New Zealand Department of Conservation has classified the black roughscale catshark as "Data deficient" under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: The fishes of New Zealand. Roberts. Clive. Stewart. A. L.. Struthers. Carl D.. Barker. Jeremy. Kortet. Salme. Freeborn. Michelle. Te Papa Press. 2015. 9780994104168. 2. Wellington, New Zealand. 82. 908128805.
  2. Book: Conservation status of New Zealand chondrichthyans (chimaeras, sharks and rays), 2016. Duffy. Clinton A. J.. Francis. Malcolm. Dunn. M. R.. Finucci. Brit. Ford. Richard. Hitchmough. Rod. Rolfe. Jeremy. Department of Conservation. 2016. 9781988514628. Wellington, New Zealand. 9. 1042901090.

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