Author: (Miranda Ribeiro, 1907)
FBname: Freckled catshark
Comments: This species is reported to be associated with coral or calcareous algal formations where it possibly lays it egg-capsules.  Stomach contents include squid beaks and skeletal elements of bony fishes.  Reported males with well-developed claspers at about 35.3 cm TL; females as adults from 41.5 cm TL.  Egg-capsules observed to have light amber to yellowish colour, without longitudinal grooves and measure about 6.0 cm in length, 2.5 cm in width (Ref. 107325).  Found on the continental shelf and upper slope.  Oviparous.  Not utilized at present (Ref. 244).