Whitefin Swellshark
Cephaloscyllium albipinnum
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameCephaloscyllium albipinnum
SizeUp to 1 m (3.28 ft)
WeightUp to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
FamilyCatshark / Scyliorhinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeepsea, bottom dweller found on the outer continental shelf & upper slopes
Depth Range125 - 555 m (410 - 1,820 ft)
