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Large-spotted Dogfish
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The Large-spotted Dogfish is easily recognised by its striking pattern of large, dark spots on a lighter body. This camouflage pattern helps it to hide in its rocky and algae-covered habitat by breaking up its contours and making it less visible to predators and prey.
Females lay their eggs in sturdy, rectangular egg capsules, often referred to as ‘mermaid purses’. These egg capsules have long, thread-like appendages with which they cling to algae or rocks so that they are not washed away by currents. The young develop in these capsules and hatch fully formed after a few months.
The Large-spotted Dogfish lives in shallow coastal waters, often at depths of only a few metres to around 100 metres. It favours rocky, algae-rich areas, where it often remains hidden during the day and actively forages at night. Its diet consists mainly of small fish, molluscs and crustaceans.
