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Whitefin swellshark

Cephaloscyllium albipinnum

Critically Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato bordeado
French Holbiche isabelle
Arabic قِرش مُنتفِخ أبيض الأجنِحة

Similar Species in Cephaloscyllium

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Australian reticulate swellshark
Cephaloscyllium hiscosellum
Least Concern
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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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Carpet shark
Cephaloscyllium isabellum
Least Concern
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Cook’s swellshark
Cephaloscyllium cooki
Data Deficient
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Flagtail swellshark
Cephaloscyllium signourum
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Whitefin swellshark?
The scientific name of Whitefin swellshark is Cephaloscyllium albipinnum. It belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium.
What is the conservation status of Whitefin swellshark?
Whitefin swellshark (Cephaloscyllium albipinnum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Whitefin swellshark belong to?
Whitefin swellshark (Cephaloscyllium albipinnum) belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
Is Whitefin swellshark endangered?
Yes, Whitefin swellshark (Cephaloscyllium albipinnum) 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 Whitefin swellshark belong to?
Whitefin swellshark (Cephaloscyllium albipinnum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Whitefin swellshark?
The closest relatives of Whitefin swellshark in the genus Cephaloscyllium include Australian reticulate swellshark, Australian swell shark, Balloon shark, Balloon shark, Blotchy swell shark.

Genus Cephaloscyllium — 17 Species

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