Talwar's Sawtail Catshark [Congrhynchus talwar]
Description
Talwar's Sawtail Catshark, scientifically known as Congrhynchus talwar, is a species of catshark, belonging to the family Scyliorhinidae. It is demersal in nature and can be found in the Indian Ocean off Maharashtra, India. This species is known for its elongated, slender body and is characterized by its color pattern of numerous small, dark spots. Its teeth are small with a central cusp and a few smaller cusplets. The details of its behavior and life history are largely unknown due to the lack of comprehensive studies.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Conger Eels
Congridae
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| Genus |
Congrhynchus
Congrhynchus
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