ginger carpetshark

Parascyllium sparsimaculatum

Sparse rust blotches blur across yellow brown skin

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Oceania
Elongated
Large

The ginger carpetshark (Parascyllium sparsimaculatum) is a species of carpetshark of the family Parascylliidae endemic to the waters of western Australia. It is a small fish at only 78.1 cm (2.56 ft) TL in length in females and harmless to humans. Its depth range is 204–245 m (669–804 ft) on the upper continental shelf.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Carpet Sharks
Family: Parascylliidae
Genus: Parascyllium
Maximum length: 78.1 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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