Draughtsboard shark (Cephaloscyllium isabellum)

Scientific name: Cephaloscyllium isabellum Bonnaterre, 1788

Draughtsboard shark (Cephaloscyllium isabellum)

The Draughtsboard shark (Cephaloscyllium isabellum) is a marine fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, probably endemic to New Zealand.

Biology

Found in crevices and caves of rocky reefs during the day, but may move to adjacent sandy areas at night. Reported from 18 m to 220 m depth. Feeds on fishes and invertebrates. Adults segregate by sex. Oviparous. 244 cm record from New Zealand possibly due to confusion with another species. Can expand itself with air or water.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cephaloscyllium isabellum
Family
Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
100.0
Depth range
5–690 m (16–2264 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 690 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: probably endemic to New Zealand.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be

Sources

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

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