Gulf Catshark
Asymbolus vincenti
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 27–650 m
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender catshark of the continental shelf and slope edge off southern Australia, it lays its eggs one to each oviduct, encased in tough horny capsules wedged onto the bottom. It ranges down to around six hundred and fifty metres and grows to about sixty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Carcharhiniformes › Pentanchidae › Asymbolus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279786.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gulf Catshark live?
- The Gulf Catshark (Asymbolus vincenti) is typically found at 27–650 m.
- Is the Gulf Catshark dangerous to divers?
- The Gulf Catshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gulf Catshark get?
- The Gulf Catshark grows to about 61 cm.