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Hemiscyllium hallstromi Whitley, 1967 Papuan epaulette shark |
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photo by
Tonozuka, T. |
| Family: | Hemiscylliidae (Bamboo sharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 77 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 15 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Known only from Papua New Guinea (Gulf of Papua to Milne Bay Prov.). Reported from Indonesia (occurrence questionable). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Caudal fin with a pronounced subterminal notch but without a ventral lobe (Ref. 13575). Lateral ocellus surrounded by large black spots; spots absent from head in front and below eyes (Ref. 13575). | |||
| Biology: | A little-known inshore bottom shark, probably on coral reefs (Ref. 247). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 18 February 2015 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||