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Blotchy swell shark

Cephaloscyllium umbratile

Near Threatened

About

The Blotchy swell shark (Cephaloscyllium umbratile) 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.

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Species

Cephaloscyllium umbratile (Blotchy swell shark)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Pok-sang-ǒ

Japanese Nanukazame

Spanish Pejegato ajedrezado

French Holbiche damier

Russian акула кошачьеголовая

Vietnamese Cá Nhám lông nhung

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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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 Blotchy swell shark?

The scientific name of Blotchy swell shark is Cephaloscyllium umbratile. It belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium.

What is the conservation status of Blotchy swell shark?

Blotchy swell shark (Cephaloscyllium umbratile) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blotchy swell shark live?

Blotchy swell shark is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Blotchy swell shark belong to?

Blotchy swell shark (Cephaloscyllium umbratile) belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

What kingdom does Blotchy swell shark belong to?

Blotchy swell shark (Cephaloscyllium umbratile) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Blotchy swell shark?

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