Schroederichthys maculatus Springer, 1966
Narrowtail catshark
Schroederichthys maculatus
photo by FAO

Family:  Atelomycteridae (Coloured catsharks)
Max. size:  33 cm TL (male/unsexed); 34 cm TL (female)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 190 - 412 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Honduras and Nicaragua.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental outer shelf and upper slope. Prefers fine white calcareous material as substrate. Feeds on small bony fishes and cephalopods. Oviparous (Ref. 50449). Not utilized at present.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 June 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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