Pinocchio Catshark

Apristurus australis

Long snout lays capsules without tendrils

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

Pinocchio Catshark is known around Indian and Pacific coasts of Australia as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and records give a maximum length of 61.6 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Apristurus
Maximum length: 61.6 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Indian and Pacific coasts of Australia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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