Lesser spotted dogfish

Lesser spotted dogfish

Description

A fleeting glance of a dogfish swimming over the sea bed. Also known as a catshark.

Item Type:Image
Title:Lesser spotted dogfish
Date:21 May 2008
Copyright:SERPENT Project
Classification:Kingdom Animalia > Phylum Chordata (Chordates) > Class Chondrichthyes (Rays, Sharks & relatives) > Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks) > Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
Species:Scyliorhinus canicula
Behaviour:Swimming
Site:Atlantic > Irish Shelf > Cashel
Site Description:Seafloor
Depth (m):174
Latitude:54 deg 42' 23" N
Longitude:10 deg 26' 20" W
Countries:Republic of Ireland
Habitat:Benthic
Substratum:Boulders
Rig:Ocean Vanguard
Project Partners:StatoilHydro, Oceaneering, Diamond Offshore
ROV:Magnum 085
Keywords:Dogfish, Scyliorhinus catshark
Deposited By:Dr Andrew Gates
Deposited On:29 May 2008

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