Species FishSmall-spotted Catshark

Small-spotted Catshark

Scyliorhinus canicula

CommonFish
Illustration of Small-spotted Catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula)

The Small-spotted Catshark is a small, slender shark with a spotted pattern and a long tail. A memorable fact is that it is one of the most common shark species in European waters.

Habitat
Prefers shallow coastal waters and sandy or muddy seabeds.
Diet
Carnivorous, feeding on small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.
How common
Common

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