Scyliorhinus stellaris

Sharks

Nursehound
Großer Katzenhai
Alitán
Grande roussette
Grande rosetta
Grande rosetta

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally motionless in its environment
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 1 and 400 Meters.
Rare species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 170 cm
Maximum age known : 19 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Mollusks - - Fishes

Relationship with humans

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