Least ConcernLesser Spotted Dogfish
Scyliorhinus canicula
Cartilaginous fish · Carcharhiniformes · Scyliorhinidae
Scyliorhinus stellaris
It could become threatened in the near future if current threats go unchecked.
The nursehound is the larger relative of the lesser spotted dogfish, with bigger, darker spots and a size that can exceed a metre and a half. It prefers rocky bottoms and seaweed beds, and like its relative it lays eggs in horny capsules with tendrils. It is a frequent bycatch of Mediterranean trawling.
Weight
2 kg – 10 kg
Size
80 cm – 1.7 m
Life expectancy
20 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scyliorhinus_stellaris
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 20 of 103.
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The pins mark the parks and dive sites where its presence is documented.
