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Collared carpetshark

The collared carpetshark has rounded pectoral fins, the dorsal fin is set back behind the pelvic fins and the tail fin has a subterminal notch but lacks a lower lobe
A map showing the distribution of the collared carpetshark, which is found off northern New South Wales and in a small area off the tip of CapeYork

Distribution of the collared carpetshark.

The snout of the collared carpetshark has short nasal barebels. The mouth is well in front of the eyes and connected to the nostrils by nasoral grooves
The mouth is well in front of the eyes and connected to the nostrils by nasoral grooves. There are short nasal barbels.
Pictures: Saul Pickett

Scientific name

Parascyllium collare. CAAB code: 37 013002.
Family

Collared carpetsharks (Parascylliidae)
Description
  • small (up to 86 cm) slender carpetshark
  • yellow-brown above and pale below
  • conspicuous broad, dark collar over the gills
  • dusky saddles and large dark spots on the body and fins.
  • distinguished from catsharks in having the mouth well in front of the eyes and with nasoral grooves connecting the mouth and nostrils.
Distribution

Demersal in coastal waters south of Mooloolaba.
Fisheries

May interact with trawl and net fisheries.

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Last updated 19 April 2013

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