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WHITESPOTTED BAMBOO SHARK - Chiloscyllium plagiosum

Whitespotted Bamboo Shark

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Common Names: Whitespotted Bamboo Shark or Bambooshark

Latin Name: Chiloscyllium plagiosum

Family: Hemiscyllidae

Identification: Elongated grey brown body with many dark saddles. Saddles have light spots. Anal fin set far back on long thick tail. Scalloping or lateral ridges on trunk.

Size: Maximum length 95cm. 9-12cm at birth.

Habitat: Coral reefs - a secretive reef dweller.

Abundance and distribution: Indo Pacific. Madagascar, India, and South East Asia as far south as Java. East to Japan.

Behavior: Nocturnal. Hides by day in crevices. Hunts for bony fishes and crustaceans.

Reproduction: Oviparous.

Similar species: The whitespotted bamboo shark shares its range with a number of other bamboo sharks al of which are easily recognizable by their patterns.

Reaction to divers: unknown

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References and further reading:

Sharks of the World. Leonard Compagno et al.

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