Gulf Catshark

Asymbolus vincenti

Asymbolus vincenti - Gulf Catshark
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Size: 60 cm

Distribution: All SA continental waters

Habitat: Rocky reef. Often found in caves and crevices

Depth: Subtidal from 2 to 10+ metres

This small grey to brown catshark is extremely slender, with large eyes. It has numerous darker patches or saddles on its upper body, and is covered in small white spots.