Australian weasel shark
Hemigaleus australiensis
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Saltwater
Overview
Australian weasel shark (Hemigaleus australiensis) is a marine fish of the family Hemigaleidae (Weasel Sharks), in the order Carcharhiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 110 cm. Its recorded depth range is 12–170 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 110,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 12-170m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
12-170m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks) |
| الفصيلة | Hemigaleidae (Weasel Sharks) |
| الأنواع | Hemigaleus australiensis |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does Australian weasel shark get?
Australian weasel shark can grow up to 110.0 cm long.
What family does Australian weasel shark belong to?
Australian weasel shark (Hemigaleus australiensis) belongs to the family Hemigaleidae (Weasel Sharks) in the order Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks).
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