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Marbled/Coral Catshark - Atelomycterus marmoratus This Marbled/Coral Catshark - Atelomycterus marmoratus are only active during night time. During day time, they are mostly resting/hiding under rocks and crevices. This one was seen inside the tunnel under Gato Island, which is completely dark. I seldom see the whole animal out in the open, so it was nice to be able to get a photo of it like this on this occasion. Atelomycterus marmoratus,Catshark,Coral Catshark,Fish,Malapascua,Philippines,Shark Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Marbled/Coral Catshark - Atelomycterus marmoratus

This Marbled/Coral Catshark - Atelomycterus marmoratus are only active during night time. During day time, they are mostly resting/hiding under rocks and crevices. This one was seen inside the tunnel under Gato Island, which is completely dark. I seldom see the whole animal out in the open, so it was nice to be able to get a photo of it like this on this occasion.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Thanks for sharing this rare daytime encounter, it looks like a gecko! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
      Albert Kang
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      You are welcome.
      Was indeed very happy to see the whole Shark in this occasion :)       Posted 6 years ago

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The Coral catshark

The coral catshark is a species of catshark, and part of the family Scyliorhinidae. It is common on shallow coral reefs across the Indo-West Pacific, from Pakistan to New Guinea. Reaching up to 70 cm in length, the coral catshark has an extremely slender body, a short head and tail, and two dorsal fins that are angled backwards.

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Similar species: Ground Sharks
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Uploaded Jun 21, 2019. Captured Jun 20, 2019 15:18.
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  • TG-5
  • f/4.5
  • 1/100s
  • ISO2000
  • 8.41mm