Kingdom Animalia Class Chondrichthyes Superorder Selachimorpha Scientific name Halaelurus maculosus | Phylum Chordata Subclass Elasmobranchii Order Carcharhiniformes Rank Species | |
Similar Halaelurus, Speckled catshark, Carcharhiniformes, Bighead catshark, Quagga catshark | ||
indonesian speckled catshark halaelurus maculosus
Halaelurus maculosus, commonly known as the Indonesian Speckled Catshark in Australia, is a species of catshark in the genus Halaelurus. It is a tropical catshark found in the Pacific Ocean. It was named by W.T. White, P.R. Last, and J.D. Stevens in 2007. Male Halaelurus maculosus can reach a maximum length of 45.7 centimetres (18.0 in), while females can reach a maximum length of 52.8 centimetres (20.8 in). Catsharks in this species are occasionally caught by demersal fisheries.
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