New Zealand catshark explained

The New Zealand catshark (Bythaelurus dawsoni) is a catshark of the family Scyliorhinidae in the order Carcharhiniformes. This species is endemic to in the deep waters around New Zealand.[1] [2] Its length is up to . The New Zealand catshark is a small, little-known deep water bottom shark. It is dark brown around the top with a few widely spaced pale spots, and white below. It feeds on bottom-living crustaceans. It is also completely harmless to humans.

Conservation status

The New Zealand Department of Conservation has classified the New Zealand catshark as "Not Threatened" but with the qualifier "Data Poor" under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.[3] It is regarded as being at risk from bottom trawling.

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. 85. 908128805.
  2. Francis. Malcolm P.. 2006-03-01. Distribution and Biology of the New Zealand Endemic Catshark, Halaelurus dawsoni. Environmental Biology of Fishes. en. 75. 3. 295–306. 10.1007/s10641-006-0026-0. 2006EnvBF..75..295F . 25028999 . 1573-5133. Researchgate.
  3. 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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