Phylum Chordata Order Orectolobiformes Genus Parascyllium Rank Species | ||
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Scientific name Parascyllium sparsimaculatum Similar Parascyllium, Rusty carpetshark, Saddle carpetshark, Barbelthroat carpetshark, Dwarf spotted wobbegong | ||
The ginger carpetshark (Parascyllium sparsimaculatum) is a species of carpetshark of the family Parascylliidae endemic to the waters off western Australia. It is a small fish at only 78.1 cm (2.56 ft) TL in length in females and harmless to humans. Its depth range is 204–245 m (669–804 ft) on the upper continental shelf. It is known from only three specimens, and so biological and population data are lacking. It is likely not under threat due to its depth range, but its limited range may make it vulnerable to fishing. Reproduction is oviparous and embryos feed solely on yolk.
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