Ctenacis fehlmanni

Ctenacis fehlmanni (Springer, 1968) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Proscylliidae (order Carcharhiniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the harlequin catshark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Ctenacis fehlmanni (Springer, 1968) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Carcharhiniformes, Ctenacis fehlmanni 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.