Fin's Fish Guide
The Brown cat shark (Apristurus brunneus) is a saltwater fish of the family Scyliorhinidae that grows up to 69 cm.
Description
The brown catshark is a deepwater catshark (Pentanchidae) from the northeastern Pacific. The species has a slender, uniformly dark-brown body with large, cat-like eyes. It lives bottom-bound on the outer continental shelf and upper slope, over mud and sand bottoms. As a bottom hunter it feeds on small fishes, crustaceans and squid. It lays eggs in horny egg cases. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Brown cat shark?
The Brown cat shark has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Uniformly dark brown with large cat-like eyes; oviparous deep-water catshark.
Where does the Brown cat shark live?
The Brown cat shark lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northeast Pacific; outer shelf and upper slope.
How big does the Brown cat shark get?
The Brown cat shark grows to a maximum of about 69 cm.
Is the Brown cat shark dangerous to humans?
No, the Brown cat shark is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Brown cat shark edible?
The Brown cat shark is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Apristurus
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