Pyjama shark
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| phylum | Chordata | The pyjama shark is a nocturnal catshark, endemic to the coastal waters of South Africa. This abundant, bottom-dwelling species can be found from the intertidal zone to a depth of around 100 m (330 ft). With a series of thick, parallel, dark stripes running along its stout body, it has an unmistakable appearance. It is additionally characterized by a short head and snout with a pair of slender barbels that do not reach the mouth, and two dorsal fins that are placed far back on the body. It can grow up to a length of 1.1 m (3.6 ft) long.
For more information see the Wikipedia entry.
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| class | Chondrichthyes | |
| order | Carcharhiniformes | |
| family | Scyliorhinidae | |
| genus | Poroderma | |
| species | P. africanum |
