Halaelurus sellus
Halaelurus sellus White, Last & Stevens, 2007
Rusty Catshark


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Family:  Pentanchidae (Deepwater catsharks)
Max. size:  35.3 cm (male/unsexed); 42.3 cm TL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 62 - 164 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits continental shelves (Ref. 59315).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 February 2025 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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