Lesser Spotted Dogfish (Solent)
The Lesser Spotted Dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) aka Robin Huss, Lesser Spotted Catshark and Rough Hound, grows to 80cm in UK waters.
Identification[]
Upper side of the body usually light brown covered with darker spots, although some sharks will be darker and occasionally shown quite defined saddle markings. May occasionally have a smattering of white spots.
Breeding[]
Oviparous. (egg laying) Eggs laid 2 at a time and the female may lay as many as 5/7 eggs per week during the breeding season (November to July) - hatching size 9 to 10cm. Females mature at 44cm
Habitat[]
Bottom dwelling shark, with a liking for sandy, coral type structures, mud, gravel and algal areas. Found in very shallow waters to 110m
Food[]
Mainly crustaceans (crabs and shrimps) and molluscs (especially whelks) occasionally small fish and squid.
Range[]
North Eastern Atlantic to Senegal
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References[]
The Aquarium Project