Brownbanded Bamboo Shark [Chiloscyllium punctatum]
Description
This species is commonly known for its brown body with darker bands. It is a nocturnal, benthic species and is found in the tropical Indo-West Pacific. It feeds on invertebrates and small fish, and it's known to be able to survive out of water for up to 12 hours.
Where To See Brownbanded Bamboo Shark
Australian Wreck
Brunei Bay
, Brunei
Shark Point
Lombok and the Gili Islands
, Indonesia
Shark City
Alor Archipelago
, Indonesia
Sipadan Drop Off
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Turtle Cavern
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
White Tip Avenue
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Coral Garden
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
South Point
Sipadan Island
, Malaysia
Baby Shark Point
Kenting National Park
, Taiwan
Tiger Beach
Grand Bahama Island
, Bahamas
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
|
| Family |
Bamboo Sharks
Hemiscylliidae
|
| Genus |
Bamboo Sharks
Chiloscyllium
|
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