The grey bamboo shark

grey bamboo shark

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

Introduction

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

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Who is it?

Morphology

Type

shark
Average size

70 cm
Maximum size

77 cm

Type

shark
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?

Origin

Bay of Bengal Persian Gulf Philippine Sea Sea of Japan Red Sea South East Asian Seas Indonesian seas western Indian Ocean

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : VU

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

Chaetodon madagaskariensis Chaetodontidae

triangulate butterflyfish Chaetodontidae

shorttail nurse shark Ginglymostomatidae

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Species of the same family

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