Species Type:
Sharks & Rays
Common Name(s):
Coral catshark
Size:
Coral catsharks reach 28 inches (70 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
Coral catsharks eat reef fish species and aquatic invertebrates.
Range & Habitat:
These sharks like to inhabit coral reef communities in shallow coastal waters. Relatively secluded, coral catsharks can primarily be found in the Indo-West Pacific region.
Details:
Coral catsharks have the ability to change colors to blend into their environment, making it easier to hide from predators and ambush their prey. When it comes time to mate, they’ll display different colors and patterns to indicate courtship. When not camouflaged, coral catsharks are brown with a marbled pattern.