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Coral Catshark

atelomycterus marmoratus

The Coral Catshark is a small and friendly shark that loves to hide among the colorful corals! It has beautiful patterns on its skin that help it blend in with its surroundings.

Lebensraum: Coral reefs in warm, shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific.

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The Coral Catshark has a slender body with a flattened head, short barbels, and a distinct, intricate marbled pattern of dark brown spots and stripes over a light background. Its appearance allows it to blend seamlessly with coral reefs and rocky seafloors.

ReichAnimaliaStammChordataKlasseElasmobranchiiOrdnungCarcharhiniformesFamilieScyliorhinidaeGattungAtelomycterus
Coral Catshark
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Coral Catshark

Kategorie

Fische

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Coral Catsharks can survive short periods out of water during low tide, waiting for the ocean to return.

During mating, the male catshark gently bites the female to hold her in place.

It lays unusual egg cases, often called 'mermaid's purses,' that attach to underwater plants!

They use whisker-like growths called barbels near their mouths to 'taste' the seafloor for food.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Super Sense

Coral Catshark can detect weak electrical fields because of special pores that helps them find hidden prey.

Fähigkeit

Camouflage Cloak

Coral Catshark has a patterned skin that helps them blend perfectly into coral and rocky environments.

Fähigkeit

Flexi-Body

Coral Catshark can squeeze into tiny cracks and crevices because of its slender, agile body for hiding or hunting.

Maße und Details

Länge
40-70 cm
Gewicht
1-2 kg
Lebenserwartung
10-20 Jahre
Schwimmgeschwindigkeit
2 km/h
Maximale Tiefe
100 m
Wasserart
Salzwasser

Ernährung und Fütterung

This shark hunts small critters and fish hiding among the coral, using its super senses to find them!

Hauptnahrung

  • small fish
  • shrimp
  • crabs
  • worms
  • squid

Nahrungssuche

  • Ambush

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Giant Tiger Prawn

Penaeus monodon

A common meal for the catshark.

eats

Blue Swimmer Crab

Portunus pelagicus

Crabs are a favorite benthic food source.

eaten by

Grey Reef Shark

Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos

Larger sharks sometimes prey on juveniles.

shelters

Staghorn Coral

Acropora formosa

Provides hiding spots from predators and current.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Coral SharkMarble CatsharkMarmorated Catshark

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Noch keine besonderen Sicherheitshinweise.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Coral Catshark?

40-70 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Coral Catshark?

1-2 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Coral Catshark?

10-20 Jahre

Was frisst Coral Catshark?

This shark hunts small critters and fish hiding among the coral, using its super senses to find them!

Was ist der/die/das schwimmgeschwindigkeit von Coral Catshark?

2 km/h

Wo findet man Coral Catshark normalerweise?

Coral reefs in warm, shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific.

Wie jagt Coral Catshark?

Ambush

Was ist der/die/das maximale Tiefe von Coral Catshark?

100 m

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