Bighead Catshark

Apristurus bucephalus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Apristurus bucephalus
Family Catshark / Scyliorhinidae
Size Up to 68 cm (2.2 ft)
Weight Up to 2 kg (4.4 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Deep ocean waters amongst the bottom on the continental slope
Depth Range 920 - 1,140 m (3,018 - 3,740 ft)
Bighead Catshark Distribution