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Saddled swellshark

Cephaloscyllium variegatum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Chondrichthyes (ปลากระดูกอ่อน)
Order
Carcharhiniformes (อันดับปลาฉลามครีบดำ)
Family
Scyliorhinidae
Genus
Cephaloscyllium
Species
Cephaloscyllium variegatum (Saddled swellshark)

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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Compare Species

vs Australian swell shark vs Balloon shark vs Balloon shark vs Blotchy swell shark

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Saddled swellshark?
The scientific name of Saddled swellshark is Cephaloscyllium variegatum. It belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium.
What is the conservation status of Saddled swellshark?
Saddled swellshark (Cephaloscyllium variegatum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Saddled swellshark belong to?
Saddled swellshark (Cephaloscyllium variegatum) belongs to the genus Cephaloscyllium, which is part of the taxonomic family Scyliorhinidae.
What kingdom does Saddled swellshark belong to?
Saddled swellshark (Cephaloscyllium variegatum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Saddled swellshark?
The closest relatives of Saddled swellshark in the genus Cephaloscyllium include Australian swell shark, Balloon shark, Balloon shark, Blotchy swell shark, Speckled swellshark.

Genus Cephaloscyllium — 17 Species

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