Colclough's shark
📖 Overview
A little-known shark found on the continental shelf close inshore . Feeds on benthic invertebrates . Ovoviviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. No white spots on body . Caudal fin with its upper lobe at a low angle above body axis, with a strong terminal lobe and subterminal notch but no ventral lobe .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Colclough's shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Colclough's shark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 4 - 217 m . Subtropical; 12°S - 29°S, 143°E - 154°E Southwest Pacific: endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bluegrey Blind Shark · Bluegrey Carpetshark · Bluegrey Shark · Colclough's Shark · Colcloughs Shark · Colclough’s shark · Southern Blind Shark · blue-grey catshark · blue-grey shark · bluegray carpet shark · Bluegray Carpetshark |
| 🌍CES | žralok Colcloughův |
| 🇩🇪German | Blaugrauer Blindhai |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | sinisokkohai |
| 🇫🇷French | requin aveugle gris-bleu |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Squalo di Colclough |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | アオホソメテンジクザメ |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Blauwgrijze blinde haai |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tubarão-bambu-azulado |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Серо-голубая шорная акула |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Tiburón Ciego Azulado · tiburón ciego gris |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heteroscyllium colcloughi | Ogilby | 1908 | Synonym |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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