The ginger carpetshark (''Parascyllium sparsimaculatum'') is a species of
carpetshark of the
family
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Parascylliidae endemic
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to the waters off western
Australia. It is a small fish at only
TL in length in females and harmless to humans. Its depth range is
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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References
* Compagno, Dando, & Fowler, ''Sharks of the World'', Princeton University Press, New Jersey 2005
External links
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ginger carpetshark
Marine fish of Western Australia
ginger carpetshark
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