Australian marbled catshark

Atelomycterus macleayi

Marbled markings over sand and rock

Black
Tropical
Continental endemic
Local endemic species
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

The Australian marbled catshark (Atelomycterus macleayi) is a coloured catshark of the family Atelomycteridae, found in the eastern Indian Ocean, endemic to Western Australia between latitudes 12 and 21°S, from the surface to 245 m (800 ft) deep. Its length is up to 60.0 cm (23 inches), and it typically inhabits coastal waters with sandy or rocky bottoms.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Scyliorhinidae
Genus: Atelomycterus
Maximum length: 60 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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