Reticulated swellshark (Cephaloscyllium fasciatum)

Scientific name: Cephaloscyllium fasciatum Chan, 1966

Reticulated swellshark (Cephaloscyllium fasciatum)

The Reticulated swellshark (Cephaloscyllium fasciatum) is a marine fish of the family Scyliorhinidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Hainan Island (China) to northwestern Australia.

Biology

Found in fairly deep water on or near the bottom on the outer continental shelf and uppermost slope. Minimum depth from. Can expand itself with air or water. Oviparous. Size at sexual maturity according to literature and specimens studied, for males 36.0 cm and for females less than 42.1 cm with maximum size at least 421 cm TL.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Cephaloscyllium fasciatum
Family
Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Ground sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
42.0
Depth range
205–450 m (673–1476 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 205 - 450 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Pacific: Hainan Island (China) to northwestern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
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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