Rusty Carpetshark
Parascyllium ferrugineum
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameParascyllium ferrugineum
Other namesRusty Catshark, Rusty Shark, Spotted Shark, Tasmanian Carpetshark, Tasmanian Spotted Catshark
SizeUp to 80 cm (31.4 in)
WeightUp to 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
FamilyCarpetshark / Parascyllidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst seagrass beds, rocky areas & reef
Depth Range5 - 150 m (16 - 492 ft)
