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Studies on the catshark Chiloscyllium griseum from Indian waters

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Title Studies on the catshark Chiloscyllium griseum from Indian waters
 
Creator Devadoss, P
 
Subject Shark fisheries
 
Description The catshark Chiloscyllium griseum belonging to the family Hemiscyllidae is described in detail from
samples collected from both east and west coast of India. Various patterns of growth of individual organs
are described. Analysis of data on length-weight relationship showed no significant difference between
sexes. Hence a common value of Log W= — 4.8378 + 2.7314 log L is obtained. The shark feeds on
bottom fishes and crustaceans. Males mature at 520 mm and females at 530 mm total length. The paired
oviduct contains 4 egg-cases, 2 on either side at a time without any embryonic development taking
place while inside the oviduct. The egg-cases are laid outside for embryonic development and hatching
in the sea water.
 
Publisher MBAI
 
Date 1986
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/1197/1/Deva_192-198.pdf
Devadoss, P (1986) Studies on the catshark Chiloscyllium griseum from Indian waters. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India, 28 (1&2). pp. 192-198.