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Papuan epaulette shark

Hemiscyllium hallstromi

Vulnerable

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Orectolobiformes (อันดับปลาฉลามกบ)
Family
Hemiscylliidae
Genus
Hemiscyllium
Species
Hemiscyllium hallstromi (Papuan epaulette shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bamboa hombrera
French Requin-chabot épaulette
Arabic قرش قُدّ كتفية

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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Leopard Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium michaeli
Vulnerable
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Marbled catshark
Hemiscyllium trispeculare
Least Concern
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Hooded carpet shark
Hemiscyllium strahani
Vulnerable
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Freycinet's shark
Hemiscyllium freycineti
Near Threatened
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Cenderwasih Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium galei
Vulnerable
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Triton Epaulette shark
Hemiscyllium henryi
Vulnerable
View all species in Hemiscyllium →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Hemiscyllium — 9 Species

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