Hasselt's bambooshark
📖 Overview
A common inshore bottom-dweller ; on rock and coral reefs . Feeds on invertebrates . Oviparous . Utilized for human consumption . Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Caudal fin with a pronounced subterminal notch but without a ventral lobe . Juveniles with dark grey-brown bands outlined in black, adults uniform medium- to dark-brown color, the black edgings being the last parts of the color pattern to disappear .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hasselt's bambooshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Hasselt's bambooshark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 12 m . Tropical; 23°N - 10°N, 91°E - 133°E West Pacific: Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Hasselt's bambooshark is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Hasselt's bambooshark is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Hasselt's bambooshark has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Indonesian bamboo shark · Indonesian Bambooshark |
| 🇫🇷French | requin-chabot indonésien |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | bamboa indonesa |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiloscyllium dolganovi | Kharin | 1987 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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