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| SEALIFE EXPEDITION |
| Saltwater Fish Species |
| Ridge-back catshark |
| Family: Hemiscyllidae Scientific name: Chiloscyllium indicum (Gmelin) Local name: Yu bodoh, Yu rimau Distribution: Coastal waters to about 90m depth Size commonly caught: 50-60cm total length Notes: Body with numerous dark brown or blackish spots and dashes on light brown background. Sold fresh. Tough skin has to be peeled off before cooking. Meat tastes good in spicy curry. |