Crested bullhead shark (Heterodontus galeatus)

Scientific name: Heterodontus galeatus G?nther, 1870

Crested bullhead shark (Heterodontus galeatus)

The Crested bullhead shark (Heterodontus galeatus) is a marine fish of the family Heterodontidae. Native range: Western Pacific, eastern Australia.

Biology

A moderately common benthic and epibenthic shark found on the continental shelf. Occurs from close inshore to about 93 m depth. Feeds primarily on sea urchins, but also on crustaceans, mollusks, and small fishes. Oviparous, egg cases spirally flanged and with long tendrils. Hatches at about 22 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Heterodontus galeatus
Family
Heterodontidae (Bullhead / horn / Port Jackson sharks)
Order
Heterodontiformes (Bullhead and Horn sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
152
Common length
122
Depth range
0–93 m (0–305 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 93 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Western Pacific: eastern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Traumatogenic
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (tm=11.8)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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