Australian spotted catshark explained

The Australian spotted catshark (Asymbolus analis) is a species of shark belonging to the family Pentanchidae, the deepwater catsharks. This species is found only around Australia between 32 and 38°S, at depths between . It can grow up to . Females of this species were observed as being reproductive year round. They are also confirmed as being a single oviparous species.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Observations on the reproductive biology of three catsharks (Carcharhiniformes: Scyliorhinidae: Asymbolus and Figaro) from the continental shelf of southern Queensland, Australia. Kyne. Peter M.. September 2011. Web of Science. November 9, 2018.