The Saldanha catshark (Apristurus saldanha) is a species of catshark, belonging to the family Scyliorhinidae. This catshark is found from Cape Columbine to south of False Bay in South Africa, between 31 and 40°S. Its length is up to 88 cm. It is a plain, dark grey-brown, stout catshark, with moderately large eyes, a broad snout, and large pectoral fins.[2]

References

  1. ^ Pollom, R.; Ebert, D.A.; Leslie, R. (2019). "Apristurus saldanha". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T44602A124434624. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T44602A124434624.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Apristurus saldanha" in FishBase. July 2006 version.
  • Compagno, L.J.V., 1984. FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 4. Sharks of the world. An annotated and illustrated catalogue of shark species known to date. Part 2 - Carcharhiniformes. FAO Fish. Synop. 125(4/2):251-655. Rome: FAO.