FishincSpecies catalog
Blackmouth catshark
Galeus melastomus
Blackmouth catshark (Galeus melastomus) belongs to the family Pentanchidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Galeus melastomus |
|---|---|
| Family | Pentanchidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Sharks |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Northern Europe saltwater |
Identifying features
- Slender catshark
- Two dorsal fins set far back
- Long tail with a crest of enlarged scales along its upper edge
- Pale brown body with large dark brown saddles and blotches edged in white
Blackmouth catshark in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Fleckhai |
| French | Galeus Melastomus, Pristiure à bouche noire |
| Polish | Piłogon |
| Swedish | Hågäl |
| Norwegian | Hågjel |
| Finnish | Rengashai, Rengaskissahai |
| Hungarian | Foltos cápa |
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