Australian reticulate swellshark

Cephaloscyllium hiscosellum

Broad head and huge mouth off Western Australia

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Medium
Tropical fish

The Australian reticulate swellshark (Cephaloscyllium hiscosellum) is a little-known species of catshark in the family Scyliorhinidae. It is found off the coast of northwestern Australia at depths of 290–420 m (950–1,380 ft). This shark has a stocky body and a short, wide head with a capacious mouth.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Scyliorhinidae
Genus: Cephaloscyllium
Maximum length: 46.3 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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