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Balloon shark

Cephaloscyllium sufflans

Near Threatened

About

The Balloon shark (Cephaloscyllium sufflans) is a species in the genus Cephaloscyllium. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)

Species

Cephaloscyllium sufflans (Balloon shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato balón

French Holbiche soufflue

Portuguese Pata-roxa ensuflada

Arabic قِرش كُرة

Similar Species in Cephaloscyllium

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Schwellhai

Cephaloscyllium ventriosum

Least Concern

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Balloon shark

Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis

Critically Endangered

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Blotchy swell shark

Cephaloscyllium umbratile

Near Threatened

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Speckled swellshark

Cephaloscyllium speccum

Data Deficient

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Cook’s swellshark

Cephaloscyllium cooki

Data Deficient

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Leopard-spotted swellshark

Cephaloscyllium fasciatum

Critically Endangered

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Indian swell shark

Cephaloscyllium silasi

Critically Endangered

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Flagtail swellshark

Cephaloscyllium signourum

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Balloon shark?

The scientific name of Balloon shark is Cephaloscyllium sufflans. It belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium.

What is the conservation status of Balloon shark?

Balloon shark (Cephaloscyllium sufflans) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Balloon shark belong to?

Balloon shark (Cephaloscyllium sufflans) belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

What kingdom does Balloon shark belong to?

Balloon shark (Cephaloscyllium sufflans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Balloon shark?

The closest relatives of Balloon shark in the genus Cephaloscyllium include Schwellhai, Balloon shark, Blotchy swell shark, Speckled swellshark, Cook’s swellshark.