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Indian swell shark

Cephaloscyllium silasi

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Chondrichthyes (Knorpelfische)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (Grundhaie)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Cephaloscyllium
Species
Cephaloscyllium silasi (Indian swell shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato de Silas
French Holbiche indienne
Arabic قِرش مُنتفِخ هندي

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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Balloon shark
Cephaloscyllium sufflans
Near Threatened
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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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Flagtail swellshark
Cephaloscyllium signourum
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian swell shark?
The scientific name of Indian swell shark is Cephaloscyllium silasi. It belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium.
What is the conservation status of Indian swell shark?
Indian swell shark (Cephaloscyllium silasi) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Indian swell shark belong to?
Indian swell shark (Cephaloscyllium silasi) belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Indian swell shark endangered?
Yes, Indian swell shark (Cephaloscyllium silasi) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Indian swell shark belong to?
Indian swell shark (Cephaloscyllium silasi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Indian swell shark?
The closest relatives of Indian swell shark in the genus Cephaloscyllium include Schwellhai, Balloon shark, Balloon shark, Blotchy swell shark, Speckled swellshark.

Genus Cephaloscyllium — 17 Species

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Schwellhai
Cephaloscyllium ventriosum
LC 🐾
Balloon shark
Cephaloscyllium sarawakensis
CR 🐾
Balloon shark
Cephaloscyllium sufflans
NT 🐾
Blotchy swell shark
Cephaloscyllium umbratile
NT 🐾
Speckled swellshark
Cephaloscyllium speccum
DD 🐾
Cook’s swellshark
Cephaloscyllium cooki
DD 🐾
Leopard-spotted swellshark
Cephaloscyllium fasciatum
CR
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Indian swell shark
Cephaloscyllium silasi
CR
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Australian swell shark
Cephaloscyllium laticeps
LC 🐾
Narrowbar swellshark
Cephaloscyllium zebrum
DD 🐾
Saddled swellshark
Cephaloscyllium variegatum
NT 🐾
Steven's swellshark
Cephaloscyllium stevensi
LC 🐾
Whitefin swellshark
Cephaloscyllium albipinnum
CR 🐾
Carpet shark
Cephaloscyllium isabellum
LC 🐾
Australian reticulate swellshark
Cephaloscyllium hiscosellum
LC 🐾
Painted swellshark
Cephaloscyllium pictum
DD 🐾
Flagtail swellshark
Cephaloscyllium signourum
DD
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