Short-tail nurse shark
📖 Overview
A little-known inshore bottom shark of the continental and insular shelves. Well adapted to lie amongst coral reefs due to its tough skin ; depth data not available . Breeding and feeding habits are unknown. Presumably oviparous . Survives for many hours out of water .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dark brown dorsally, slightly paler ventrally .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Short-tail nurse shark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Short-tail nurse shark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Probably oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 0°S - 27°S, 38°E - 58°E East Africa, and possibly Mauritius and Seychelles.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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