Sarawak pygmy swell shark
📖 Overview
Sarawak pygmy swell shark (Cephaloscyllium sarawakense) is a ray-finned fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 39.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 200 metres. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This small-sized shark is distinguished by the following characters: adults with two distinct and wide brown saddle blotches before first dorsal fin while juveniles with 3; first saddle immediately behind eye, second over posterior 1/3 of base and inner margin of pectoral fin, the third a little before first dorsal fin, which fades with growth; dark lateral circular to oblong blotches above gill openings and on lateral side of trunk; young individuals with many polka dots on body and fins; anterior nasal flap triangular without an elongate flap . : elongated; Cross section: angular.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sarawak pygmy swell shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 100 - 200 m . Subtropical South China Sea (western south Taiwan, Hong Kong, Gulf of Tongking, Vietnam, Malaysia).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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