Korallenkatzenhai (Atelomycterus marmoratus) im Zoo Zürich

Coral catshark

Atelomycterus marmoratus

The coral catshark is one of the few sharks that lay eggs.

NT

Red List
Near Threatened
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Taxonomy

Cat sharks (Scyliorhinidae), genus Atelomycterus (6 species)

Habitat

proximity to the coast

Behaviour and ecology

nocturnal

Diet

fish eggs, prawns, small fish, snails, mussels, crabs and squid

Taxonomy

Cat sharks (Scyliorhinidae), genus Atelomycterus (6 species)

Habitat

proximity to the coast

Behaviour and ecology

nocturnal

Diet

fish eggs, prawns, small fish, snails, mussels, crabs and squid

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