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Cephaloscyllium Sp. 1
''Cephaloscyllium'' is a genus of catsharks, and part of the family Scyliorhinidae, commonly known as swellsharks because of their ability to inflate their bodies with water or air as a defense against predators. These sluggish, bottom-dwelling sharks are found widely in the tropical and temperate coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They have stocky, spindle-shaped bodies and short, broad, and flattened heads. The mouth is capacious, containing many small teeth and lacking furrows at the corners. The two dorsal fins are placed far back on the body, with the first much larger than the second. Different species have various color patterns of saddles, blotches, reticulations, and/or spots. The largest members of the genus can grow over in length. Swellsharks prey on a variety of fishes and invertebrates, and are oviparous, with females producing egg capsules in pairs. They are harmless and have been deemed of having no commercial value. Taxonomy The genus ''Cephalosc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australian Swellshark
The Australian swellshark (''Cephaloscyllium laticeps'') or draughtboard shark, is a species of Scyliorhinidae, catshark, and part of the family (biology), family Scyliorhinidae, endemic to southern Australia. This benthic, bottom-dwelling species can be found on the continental shelf down to a depth of . Usually measuring long, it is a stout-bodied, broad-headed shark with a short tail and a first dorsal fin much larger than the second. It can be identified by its variegated dorsal coloration of brown or grey patches and numerous spots. Australian swellsharks are sedentary and mainly nocturnal, with most individuals remaining within the same local area throughout the year. It feeds on small crustaceans, cephalopods, and fish. When threatened, it responds by rapidly taking in water or air to inflate its body, hence the name "swellshark". This shark is oviparous and females lay pairs of distinctively ridged Egg case (Chondrichthyes), egg capsules at 20- to 30-day intervals. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
