Saddleback swellshark [Cephaloscyllium variegatum]
Description
The Saddleback swellshark is a species of carpet shark in the family Scyliorhinidae. It is found in the southwestern Pacific Ocean off the coast of Australia. This species is known for its unique color pattern, featuring a series of dark saddles on its back. The Saddleback swellshark is a relatively small species, reaching lengths of up to 70 cm.
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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