grey carpetshark
| Scientific name | Chiloscyllium punctatum |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Müller & Henle |
| Year of description | 1838 |
| IUCN category | NT |
| Family | Hemiscylliidae |
| Genus | Chiloscyllium |
Introduction
Chiloscyllium punctatum, commonly known as grey carpetshark, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size120 cm
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Maximum size130 cm
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Longevity20 year
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size120 cm
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Maximum size130 cm
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Longevity20 year
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the grey carpetshark ?
The grey carpetshark measures between 120 and 130 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body. The also has vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The grey carpetshark is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
The grey carpetshark 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
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Reproductionovipare
The grey carpetshark is a fish ovipare. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth0 - 85 m
Biotope presentation
The grey carpetshark is most often found at a depth between 0m and 85m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Tags
Same genus
grey bamboo shark
Hemiscylliidae
Species of the same biotope
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