Eridacnis barbouri

Eridacnis barbouri (Bigelow and Schroeder, 1944) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Proscylliidae (order Carcharhiniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the Cuban ribbontail cat shark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Eridacnis barbouri (Bigelow and Schroeder, 1944) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Carcharhiniformes, Eridacnis barbouri exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Proscylliidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Proscylliidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.