The speckled carpetshark is a bamboo shark living around north and west Australia.
Speckled Carpetshark Scientific Classification |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Chondrichthyes |
| Order | Orectolobiformes |
| Family | Hemiscylliidae |
| Genus | Hemiscyllium |
| Scientific Name | H. trispeculare |
Description
On average, these sharks are 1.8 feet, with the longest specimen being 2.6 feet long. There are dark brown spots on the snout, dark saddles on the back, and a large black epaulette spot surrounded by a conspicuous white ring and two curved black marks around the posterior half surrounded by tiny black spots.
Where do they live
Map Of The Speckled Carpetshark’s Habitat
This shark is seen in Australia and possibly in Indonesia. They live in shallow, tropical waters around coral reefs, under table corals, and in tide pools.
Behavior
Feeding
Their diet most likely consists of benthic invertebrates.
Reproductive
They are oviparous, with the female sharks living eggs. Male juveniles reach sexual maturity at 20.8 inches.
Interactions with humans
Speckled carpetsharks are classified as “Least Concern” or “LC” due to the lack of significant threats.
