Blotchy swellshark [Cephaloscyllium umbratile]
Description
The Blotchy swellshark is a species of carpet shark in the family Scyliorhinidae. It can be found in the northwestern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan, Korea, and China. This species is known for its ability to inflate its stomach with water or air when threatened. Its most distinguishing features include its blotchy color pattern and its large size, reaching lengths of up to 1 m.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
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| Family |
Blind Sharks
Brachaeluridae
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| Genus |
Bluegrey Carpetsharks
Heteroscyllium
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