Hemiscyllium strahani Whitley, 1967 Hooded carpetshark |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Hemiscylliidae (Bamboo sharks) | |||
Max. size: | 80 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 18 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Pacific: Papua New Guinea. Also reported from Indonesia (questionable occurrence). | |||
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). Head and snout with an abrupt black hood; body with conspicuous large white spots (Ref. 13575). | |||
Biology: | A little-known inshore bottom shark of singular and unique appearance (Ref. 247). Probably found on coral reefs (Ref. 247). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 04 May 2020 (B2ab(ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |