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Speckled Carpetshark

Hemiscyllium trispeculare
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameHemiscyllium trispeculare
Other namesMarbled Catshark, Speckled Catshark, Speckled Epaulette Shark
SizeUp to 79 cm (31 in)
WeightUp to 2 kg (4.4 lb)
FamilyLongtail Carpetshark / Hemiscylliidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionShallow coastal waters, tide pool & lagoons amongst rocky areas & reefs
Depth Range1 - 30 m (3 - 98 ft)
Speckled Carpetshark Distribution

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Speckled Carpetshark

Hemiscyllium trispeculare

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