Bythaelurus
Bythaelurus is a genus of deep-water catsharks and part of the family Scyliorhinidae. The genus "Bythaelurus" Compagno 1988 was first described as a subgenus of "Halaelurus" Gill 1862 based on several morphological characteristics including a soft body with thin skin, a bluntly rounded snout without a pointed, knob-like tip, and eyes not noticeably elevated on the dorsal surface of the head. Members of this genus are generally found in deep water and have more somber body coloration. Species. There are currently 14 recognized species in this genus: