Nursehound and Similar Species
Scyliorhinus stellaris
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Lesser Spotted Catshark
Scyliorhinus canicula
Key differences: S. canicula has smaller, more numerous, and often more densely packed spots. Its anterior nasal flaps are longer, reaching the mouth. It is generally smaller and more slender than S. stellaris. The pelvic fins of mature female S. canicula are not fused.
Blackmouth Catshark
Galeus melastomus
Key differences: G. melastomus has a more slender body, larger eyes, and a distinctive black lining inside its mouth. Its coloration is generally more uniform, lacking the prominent large spots of S. stellaris.
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