The small-spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula), also known as the sandy dogfish, [2] lesser-spotted dogfish, rough-hound or morgay (in Scotland and Cornwall), [3] is a catshark of the family Scyliorhinidae.

The nursehound (Scyliorhinus stellaris), also known as the large-spotted dogfish, greater spotted dogfish or bull huss, is a species of catshark, belonging to the family Scyliorhinidae, found in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean.

The small-spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula), also known as the sandy dogfish, lesser-spotted dogfish, rough-hound or morgay (in Scotland and Cornwall), is a catshark of the family Scyliorhinidae.

2024年1月1日 · The small-spotted catshark is a small, slender shark with a blunt head, elongated eyes, and a rounded snout. The expanded anterior nasal flaps reach the mouth and cover the shallow nasoral grooves. Labial furrows are present on the lower jaw only.

The small-spotted catshark, also called the lesser-spotted dogfish, morgay, rough-hound, or sandy dogfish, is a catshark living in the Mediterranean. The size of this shark ranges from 23.6 to 39.4 inches, and it can weigh up to 4.4 lbs. They have slender bodies, blunt heads, and a skin texture similar to sandpaper.

It is smaller and more spotty than the scarcer nursehound (also known as large spotted dogfish or bull huss). The small-spotted catshark has very rough, pale cream skin, large dark cat-like eyes and a small mouth.

Most common catshark in coastal waters of Europe (Ref. 32804). Inhabits continental shelves and uppermost slopes. Found on sandy, coralline, algal, gravel or muddy bottoms.

Other Names: Lesser Spotted Dogfish, Sandy Dogfish, Sandy Dog, Rock Salmon, Rough Hound. Conservation status: One of the most common species of shark in Ireland and the north east Atlantic. Listed by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) as Least Concern globally.

Proscyllium, commonly known as the Spotted Dogfish, is a fascinating genus of sharks belonging to the family Scyliorhinidae, often referred to as catsharks. This group of small, bottom-dwelling sharks primarily resides in warm, shallow waters, enriching marine …

Lesser spotted dogfish are bottom-living sharks that occur in depths of 3 to 400 m but are usually found no deeper than 100 m on sandy, gravelly or muddy seabeds (Wheeler, 1987).