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Hooded carpet shark

Hemiscyllium strahani

Vulnerable

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bamboa capuchona
French Requin-chabot moine
Arabic قرش-قدّ ناسك

Similar Species in Hemiscyllium

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Bamboo shark
Hemiscyllium halmahera
Near Threatened
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Blind shark
Hemiscyllium ocellatum
Least Concern
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Cenderwasih Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium galei
Vulnerable
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Freycinet's shark
Hemiscyllium freycineti
Near Threatened
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Leopard Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium michaeli
Vulnerable
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Marbled catshark
Hemiscyllium trispeculare
Least Concern
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Papuan epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium hallstromi
Vulnerable
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Triton Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium henryi
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hooded carpet shark?
The scientific name of Hooded carpet shark is Hemiscyllium strahani. It belongs to the genus Hemiscyllium.
What is the conservation status of Hooded carpet shark?
Hooded carpet shark (Hemiscyllium strahani) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Hooded carpet shark belong to?
Hooded carpet shark (Hemiscyllium strahani) belongs to the genus Hemiscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Hemiscylliidae.
Is Hooded carpet shark endangered?
Yes, Hooded carpet shark (Hemiscyllium strahani) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Hooded carpet shark belong to?
Hooded carpet shark (Hemiscyllium strahani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Hooded carpet shark?
The closest relatives of Hooded carpet shark in the genus Hemiscyllium include Bamboo shark, Blind shark, Cenderwasih Epaulette shark, Freycinet's shark, Leopard Epaulette shark.

Genus Hemiscyllium — 9 Species

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Bamboo shark
Hemiscyllium halmahera
NT 🐾
Blind shark
Hemiscyllium ocellatum
LC 🐾
Cenderwasih Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium galei
VU 🐾
Freycinet's shark
Hemiscyllium freycineti
NT
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Hooded carpet shark
Hemiscyllium strahani
VU
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Leopard Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium michaeli
VU 🐾
Marbled catshark
Hemiscyllium trispeculare
LC 🐾
Papuan epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium hallstromi
VU 🐾
Triton Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium henryi
VU
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