A brief description of the cat shark, Chiloscyllwm griseum Muller and henle, from Indian waters, with some biological notes

Devadoss, P (1987) A brief description of the cat shark, Chiloscyllwm griseum Muller and henle, from Indian waters, with some biological notes. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 34 (3). pp. 343-347.

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    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.

    Item Type: Article
    Uncontrolled Keywords: cat shark; Chiloscyllwm griseum
    Subjects: Demersal Fisheries > Shark fisheries
    Divisions: CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division
    CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division
    Subject Area > CMFRI-Kochi > Marine Capture > Demersal Fisheries Division
    Depositing User: Dr. V Mohan
    Date Deposited: 07 Apr 2010 10:31
    Last Modified: 09 Sep 2015 15:06
    URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/358

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