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Carpet shark

Cephaloscyllium isabellum

Least Concern

About

The Carpet Shark (Cephaloscyllium isabellum) is a species in the genus Cephaloscyllium. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)

Order

Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)

Species

Cephaloscyllium isabellum (Carpet shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pejegato ajedrezado

French Holbiche damier

Arabic قِرش ضامة

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 Carpet shark?

The scientific name of Carpet shark is Cephaloscyllium isabellum. It belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium.

What is the conservation status of Carpet shark?

Carpet shark (Cephaloscyllium isabellum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Carpet shark belong to?

Carpet shark (Cephaloscyllium isabellum) belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.

Is Carpet shark endangered?

No, Carpet shark (Cephaloscyllium isabellum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Carpet shark belong to?

Carpet shark (Cephaloscyllium isabellum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Carpet shark?

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