Halmahera Epaulette Shark
📖 Overview
Halmahera Epaulette Shark (Hemiscyllium halmahera) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hemiscylliidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 68.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 10 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by its colour pattern, generally brown with numerous clusters of mainly 2-3 dark polygonal spots; widely scattered white spots in the matrix between dark clusters; less than 10 large dark spots on the interorbital/snout region; a pair of large dark marks on the ventral surface of the head; a fragmented post-cephalic mark consisting of a large U-shaped dark spot with a more or less continuous white margin on the lower half, followed by a vertical row of 3, smaller clusters of 2-3 polygonal dark marks .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Halmahera Epaulette Shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Halmahera Epaulette Shark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Halmahera Epaulette Shark is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 5 - 10 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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