Beige Bristle Shark

About the Beige Bristle Shark

The Beige Bristle Shark, also called the Beige Catshark, is a species of ground shark found in northeastern Australia at depths ranging from 590 to 606 m (1,936–1,988 ft). The species was formerly known as Parmaturus bigus, but is now identified as Dichichthys bigus. Its known distribution is limited to the area near the Saumarez Plateau, off the coast of Queensland, in the western central Pacific.

Like other catsharks, it is a bottom-dwelling shark with elongated, cat-like eyes and two small dorsal fins positioned far back on the body. They are mostly nocturnal and often sleep in groups during the day.

Beige bristle sharks are oviparous, which means they reproduce by laying eggs. Little else is known about their biology, reproduction and behaviour. This species is known only from one specimen, an adult female measuring 71 cm (28.0 in) in total length.

There is not enough information on this species to assess its population size and trends. The IUCN listed the Beige Bristle Shark as Data Deficient.

Do you have images or videos of Beige Bristle Sharks?
Submit them to [email protected].