| Family: |
Hemiscylliidae (Bamboo sharks) |
| Max. size: |
77 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Known only from Papua New Guinea (Gulf of Papua to Milne Bay Prov.). Reported from Indonesia (occurrence questionable). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Caudal fin with a pronounced subterminal notch but without a ventral lobe (Ref. 13575). Lateral ocellus surrounded by large black spots; spots absent from head in front and below eyes (Ref. 13575). |
| Biology: |
A little-known inshore bottom shark, probably on coral reefs (Ref. 247). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 18 February 2015 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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