Author: McCulloch, 1911
FBname: Rusty carpetshark
Comments: Found on the continental shelf; on or near the bottom; also close inshore near rocks and river mouths.  Occurs on beds of algae on reefs or seagrass; also hides in rocky caves and ledges during the day.  Feeds on bottom-dwelling crustaceans and molluscs (Ref. 43278).  Oviparous (Ref. 6871, 43278).