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Schwellhai

Cephaloscyllium ventriosum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Chile.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gato hinchado
French Holbiche ventrue
German Schwellhai
Russian акула калифорнийская раздувающаяся
Arabic قِرش مُنتَفِخ

Similar Species in Cephaloscyllium

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Australian swell shark
Cephaloscyllium laticeps
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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Indian swell shark
Cephaloscyllium silasi
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schwellhai?
The scientific name of Schwellhai is Cephaloscyllium ventriosum. It belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium.
What is the conservation status of Schwellhai?
Schwellhai (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Schwellhai live?
Schwellhai is found in Found in Chile.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Schwellhai belong to?
Schwellhai (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Schwellhai endangered?
No, Schwellhai (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Schwellhai belong to?
Schwellhai (Cephaloscyllium ventriosum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Schwellhai?
The closest relatives of Schwellhai in the genus Cephaloscyllium include Balloon shark, Balloon shark, Blotchy swell shark, Speckled swellshark, Cook’s swellshark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Cephaloscyllium — 17 Species

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Schwellhai
Cephaloscyllium ventriosum
LC
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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 🐾
Indian swell shark
Cephaloscyllium silasi
CR 🐾
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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