Pyjama Shark
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| Scientific name | Poroderma africanum |
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| Conservation status | Near Threatened |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Higher classification | Poroderma |
| Order | Ground sharks |
| Rank | Species |
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| ID | 3003462 |
About Pyjama Shark
The pyjama shark or striped catshark is a species of catshark, and part of the family Scyliorhinidae, endemic to the coastal waters of South Africa. This abundant, bottom-dwelling species can be found from the intertidal zone to a depth of around 100 m, particularly over rocky reefs and kelp beds.