Pyjama shark - Wikipedia
WEBThe pyjama shark or striped catshark (Poroderma africanum) is a species of catshark, and part of the family Scyliorhinidae, endemic to the coastal waters of South Africa.
Poroderma africanum – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
WEBJan 1, 2024 · World distribution map for the striped catshark. The striped catshark is endemic to waters off the coast of South Africa in the southeast Atlantic Ocean and western Indian Ocean. It is common in the waters of Cape Province off South Africa, especially the southern Cape.
Pyjama shark - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe pyjama shark or striped catshark (Poroderma africanum) is a species of catshark, and part of the family Scyliorhinidae, endemic to the coastal waters of South Africa. This abundant, bottom-dwelling species can be found from the intertidal zone to a depth of around 100 m (330 ft), particularly over rocky reefs and kelp beds.
Pyjama Shark - American Oceans
WEBThe Pyjama Shark, also known as the Striped Catshark, is a small, slender shark species that is found in the coastal waters of South Africa. They have a distinctive appearance, with dark stripes running along their body and a long, pointed snout.
Pyjama shark - Save Our Seas Foundation
WEBNamed because they appear to be wearing striped pyjamas, pyjama sharks are now famous thanks to the mesmerising documentary My Octopus Teacher. They are shy, nocturnal and endemic to South African waters, calling the great African kelp forest their home, with octopus on the menu.
Facts: The Pyjama Shark - YouTube
WEBOct 21, 2022 · The pyjama shark (Poroderma africanum, striped catshark, pajama shark). Pyjama shark facts!Support the ch... Quick facts about this calm, bottom-dwelling shark!
All about Sharks: Pajama Sharks - oceans-research.com
WEBNov 10, 2022 · Other names for this amazing fish include pyjama catshark and striped catshark due to its distinctive stripes that run along its back and sides. We will also look at more fascinating facts about its appearance, its habitat and dietary preferences.
Pyjama Catshark: Poroderma africanum - sharks and rays
WEBPyjama Catshark, Pyjama Shark, Striped Catshark. Binomial. Poroderma africanum. Synonyms. Conoporoderma africanum, Scyllium africanum, Squalus africanus, Squalus striatus, Squalus vittatus. Identification. A relatively large catshark. Snout bluntly rounded. Mouth width greater than snout length.
Pyjama Catshark | Poroderma africanum | Shark Database
WEBThis slow-swimming catshark is distinguished most by its long horizontal black stripes along its back. Similar to leopard catsharks, pyjama catsharks also favour caves and crevices on rocky reefs and kelp beds. They are more …
Poroderma africanum, Striped catshark : fisheries, gamefish
WEBA large catshark with short nasal barbels and long horizontal black stripes (Ref. 5578).
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