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