Australian blackspotted catshark

Aulohalaelurus labiosus

Black spots between Western Australian shallows and reefs

Black
Tropical
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Oceania
Large
Tropical fish

The Australian blackspotted catshark (Aulohalaelurus labiosus) is a coloured catshark belonging to the family Atelomycteridae in the order Carcharhiniformes. They are commonly found in shallow coasts and offshore reefs in western Australia.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Ground Sharks
Family: Scyliorhinidae
Genus: Aulohalaelurus
Maximum length: 67 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Indian Ocean: confined to Western Australia.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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