Port Jackson Shark [Heterodontus portusjacksoni]
Description
This species is a member of the family Heterodontidae, found off the southern coast of Australia, including the waters off Port Jackson. It is a nocturnal, bottom-dwelling species that is known for its distinctive pig-like snout, hence its common name. It has a diet that consists mainly of sea urchins, crustaceans, and molluscs. The Port Jackson Shark has a harness-like dark pattern over its back and sides, and blunt head with ridges over its eyes.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Bullhead Sharks
Heterodontiformes
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| Family |
Bullhead Sharks
Heterodontidae
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| Genus |
Horn Sharks
Heterodontus
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