Bythaelurus lutarius (Springer & D'Aubrey, 1972)

Mud catshark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Carcharhiniformes \| Scyliorhinidae
Synonyms	Halaelurus lutarius, ... more
Common names	... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V. 1984. (Ref. 244)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 34.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 244); 39 cm TL (female)

Length at first maturity

, range 30 -

Environment

Bathydemersal; marine; depth range 338 - 766 m (Ref. 5510)

Climate / Range

Deep-water; 13°N - 29°S

Western Indian Ocean: off Mozambique (Ref. 5578) and Somalia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. A slender, dwarf catshark with a moderately long snout and short labial furrows; caudal fin without crest of enlarged denticles (Ref. 5578). Dull grey-brown, paler ventrally, with few poorly defined dorsal saddles that may be visible (Ref. 5510).

Found on the continental slope on or just above muddy substrates (Ref. 5578). Feeds on cephalopods, small bony fishes, and crustaceans (Ref. 5578). Probably caught with bottom trawls (Ref. 30573).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Data deficient (DD)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5001

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Fec=2)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (26 of 100)	Low

Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.

Modified by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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