The dwarf catshark (''Asymbolus parvus'') is a

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of the

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Scyliorhinidae, found only off the coast of

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, at depths between 200 and 400 m. Its length is up to 44 cm.GBIF.org
(Retrieved 2 March 2010)

References

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Environment-Australian Government
* Compagno, L.J.V., Dando, M. & Fowler, S. 2005. A Field Guide to the Sharks of the World. London : Collins 368 pp. 08* Last, P.R. & Stevens, J.D. 1994. Sharks and Rays of Australia. Canberra : CSIRO Australia 513 pp. 84 pls figs 72, 181 fig. 26.9 pl. 22(as Asymbolus sp. A) * Last, P.R. & Stevens, J.D. 2009. Sharks and Rays of Australia. Collingwood : CSIRO Publishing Australia 2nd Edn 550 pp. 00 {{italictitle dwarf catshark Marine fish of Western Australia dwarf catshark