Australian marbled catshark

The Australian marbled catshark, Atelomycterus macleayi, is a catshark of the family Scyliorhinidae found in the eastern Indian Ocean endemic to Western Australia between latitudes 12° S and 21° S, from the surface to 245 m.

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The Australian marbled catshark lives in the reef-associated, marine, depth range 0 - 4 m environment.

The Australian marbled catshark, Atelomycterus macleayi, is a catshark of the family Scyliorhinidae found in the eastern Indian Ocean endemic to Western Australia between latitudes 12° S and 21° S, from the surface to 245 m. Its length is up to 60 cm. More

The Australian marbled catshark was the only breedable female in the UK Despite its lack of stature, this particular Australian marbled catshark is important because it is one half of the only breeding pair in the UK. More

The Australian Marbled Catshark is endemic to western Australia, in very shallow waters up to 13 feet. Catsharks are so named for their slender bodies and cat-like eyes. Despite being the largest family of sharks, Catsharks are relatively unknown. More

Common names

Australian marbled cat shark in English
Australian marbled catshark in English
Australische marmerkathaai in Dutch (Nederlands)
Australische marmerkathaai in Unknown
Chien marbré in French (français)
Marbled catshark in English
Marmoreret rødhaj in Danish (dansk)
Pejegato jaspeado in Spanish (español)
黑点斑鲨 in Mandarin Chinese
黑点斑鲨 in Unknown
黑點斑鯊 in Mandarin Chinese
黑點斑鯊 in Unknown

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Order : Carcharhiniformes
Family : Scyliorhinidae
Genus : Atelomycterus
Species : Atelomycterus macleayi
Authority : Whitley, 1939