Dogfish (Lesser Spotted)
Saltwater
Irish Name:
Fíogach
Fíogach
Scientific Name:
Scyliorhinus canicula
Scyliorhinus canicula
Description
Small shark species very common around Irish coasts. Hardy fish often caught by beginners.
Identification
Elongated body. Rough skin. Brown with dark spots. Two dorsal fins set far back. Catshark family.
Species Information
- Category Sea
- Habitat Saltwater
- Average Weight 0.60 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
1.361 kg
(3.00 lbs)