Speckled Swellshark

Cephaloscyllium speccum
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameCephaloscyllium speccum
SizeUp to 69 cm (27 in)
WeightUp to 2 kg (4.4 lb)
FamilyCatshark / Scyliorhinidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionDeeper ocean waters amongst the outer continental shelf and upper continental slope
Depth Range150 - 450 m (492 - 1,476 ft)
Speckled Swellshark Distribution