The crying Izak (Holohalaelurus melanostigma) is a species of shark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. It is found in the western Indian Ocean off Mozambique and Tanzania, at depths of between 600 and 660 m (1,970 and 2,170 ft). It can grow up to 38 cm (15 in)m in length.
References
- ^ Pollom, R.; Ebert, D.A.; Kuguru, B.; Samoilys, M. (2019). "Holohalaelurus melanostigma". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T60229A124453873. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T60229A124453873.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.