Bighead Catshark
Apristurus bucephalus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameApristurus bucephalus
SizeUp to 68 cm (2.2 ft)
WeightUp to 2 kg (4.4 lb)
FamilyCatshark / Scyliorhinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeep ocean waters amongst the bottom on the continental slope
Depth Range920 - 1,140 m (3,018 - 3,740 ft)
