Indonesian Weasel Shark [Hemigaleus indonesiensis]
Description
The Indonesian Weasel Shark is a small, slender species found in the coastal waters of Indonesia. It has a long, pointed snout and small eyes. It is brownish-gray above and lighter below, and preys on small fishes and invertebrates. Its population is relatively unknown.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
|
| Order |
Ground Sharks
Carcharhiniformes
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| Family |
Weasel Sharks
Hemigaleidae
|
| Genus |
Weasel Sharks
Hemigaleus
|