Pinocchio Catshark

Apristurus australis
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Apristurus australis
Family Catshark / Scyliorhinidae
Size Up to 61 cm (2 ft)
Weight Up to 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Deep ocean waters amongst the bottom on the continental slope and seamounts
Depth Range 485 - 1,035 m (1,591 - 3,395 ft)
Pinocchio Catshark Distribution