grey bamboo shark

Scientific name Chiloscyllium griseum
Descriptor Müller & Henle
Year of description 1838
IUCN category VU
Family Hemiscylliidae
Genus Chiloscyllium
Chiloscyllium griseum Chiloscyllium griseum

Introduction

Chiloscyllium griseum, commonly known as grey bamboo shark, is a brackish water and salt water fish.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    70 cm
  • Maximum size
    77 cm
  • Average size
    70 cm
  • Maximum size
    77 cm

How to recognize the grey bamboo shark ?

The grey bamboo shark measures between 70 and 77 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    carnivorous
  • Sociability
    solitary
  • territorial
    Yes
  • Way of living
    nocturnal

The grey bamboo shark is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.

The grey bamboo shark is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare qui pond en eau libre

The grey bamboo shark is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.

Risks for humans

  • Venomous
    No
  • Bite
    Yes

This species can attack if it feels threatened. It is important to be particularly vigilant especially during dives or fishing sessions.

Where to find it?

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    20 - 28 °C
  • Depth
    5 - 100 m

Biotope presentation

The grey bamboo shark is most often found at a depth between 5m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

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