Australian spotted catshark

Asymbolus analis

Spots brighten waters from ten to one hundred meters

Temperate
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Large
Temperate fish

The Australian spotted catshark (Asymbolus analis) is a species of shark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. This species is found only around Australia between 32 and 38°S, at depths between 10 and 180 m (33 and 591 ft). It can grow up to 90 cm (35 in).

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Pentanchidae
Genus: Asymbolus
Maximum length: 90 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Australia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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