The grey carpetshark

grey carpetshark

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

Introduction

Chiloscyllium punctatum, commonly known as grey carpetshark, is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Type

shark
Average size

120 cm
Maximum size

130 cm
Longevity

20 year
Pattern

vertical stripes

Type

shark
Average size

120 cm
Maximum size

130 cm
Longevity

20 year
Pattern

vertical 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

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

solitary
territorial

Yes
Way of living

diurnal

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

Reproduction

ovipare

The grey carpetshark is a fish ovipare. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.

Risks for humans

Venomous

No

Where to find it?

Origin

Bay of Bengal Great Barrier Reef Philippine Sea South East Asian Seas Indonesian seas East Indian Ocean

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : NT

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

25 - 29 °C
Depth

0 - 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.

Species of the same biotope

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