A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CATSHARK, CHILOSCYLLWM GRISEUM MULLER AND HENLE, FROM INDIAN WATERS, WITH SOME BIOLOGICAL NOTES


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Authors

  • P Devadoss Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin

Abstract

The cat shark, Chfloscyllium griseum, is described in detail based on samples
collected frcm both the coasts of India. The patterns of growth of individual organs
are also given. The length-weight relationship was not significantly different between
sexes, so a common value, Log W = —4.8378 + 2.7314 log L, was obtained.
The shnrk feeds on bottom fishes. Males mature at 520 mm and females at 530 mm
TL. The egg-cases are laid outside for development.

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Author Biography

  • P Devadoss, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin
    Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin

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Vol. 34 No. 3 (1987)

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Devadoss, P. (2011). A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CATSHARK, CHILOSCYLLWM GRISEUM MULLER AND HENLE, FROM INDIAN WATERS, WITH SOME BIOLOGICAL NOTES. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 34(3), 343-347. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/10800