Arabian Bamboo Shark [Chiloscyllium arabicum]
Description
This species is native to the western Indian Ocean, and is known for its slender body and short snout. It is a benthic species that inhabits coral reefs and sandy flats. It's a nocturnal feeder, preying on invertebrates and small fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
|
| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
|
| Family |
Hemiscylliidae
Hemiscylliidae
|
| Genus |
Bamboo Sharks
Chiloscyllium
|