Scyliorhinus canicula

Sharks

Small-spotted catshark
Kleiner Katzenhai
Petite roussette
Pintarroja
Gattuccio

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 10 and 400 Meters.
Uncommon Species

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 100 cm
Maximum age known : 10 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks - - Sea worms

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food