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🌊 Marine Data Deficient ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Deep-water

Whitespotted bullhead shark

Heterodontus ramalheira Smith, 1949
Max Length
64 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
40–305 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
60.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Whitespotted bullhead shark is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Heterodontus ramalheira
Authority
Smith, 1949
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
64 cm
Depth Range
40–305 m
Latitude
26°S – 22°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
60.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Anal spines: 0. Dark red-brown with scattered white spots .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Whitespotted bullhead shark is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Whitespotted bullhead shark is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous . Distinct pairing with embrace .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 305 m , usually 100 - ? m . Deep-water; 22°N - 26°S, 30°E - 60°E South Africa (Ref.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.6
Food Items

crabs (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00372 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
64cm
Dorsal Spines
2

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
60.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
22°N – 26°S
Described By
Smith, 1949

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Gyropleurodus ramalheira Smith 1949 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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