Whitespotted Bamboo Shark
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Whitespotted Bamboo Shark
chiloscyllium plagiosum
The Whitespotted Bamboo Shark is a unique and friendly-looking fish with beautiful white spots! It loves to hide among the corals and explore its underwater home.
Habitat: Warm shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific, often near coral reefs.
Appearance
The Whitespotted Bamboo Shark has a slender body, typically brown or grey, covered in numerous small white spots. It often displays darker bands across its back, which fade with age. Its flattened head and barbels near its mouth give it a distinct bottom-dwelling appearance.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassElasmobranchiiOrderOrectolobiformesFamilyHemiscylliidaeGenusChiloscyllium
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its egg cases, called 'mermaid's purses', look like tiny, rectangular leathery pouches!
These sharks have tiny teeth, perfect for crunching on small crabs and worms!
They are nocturnal hunters, coming out at night to search for their hidden prey!
Wow, it can survive a short time out of water if trapped in a shallow tide pool!
Special abilities
Ability
Camouflage Master
Whitespotted Bamboo Shark has a spotted pattern that helps them blend perfectly with coral reefs and rocky seabeds.
Ability
Bottom Walker
Whitespotted Bamboo Shark can 'walk' on its pectoral and pelvic fins, moving slowly across the ocean floor to find food.
Ability
Stationary Breather
Whitespotted Bamboo Shark can pump water over its gills while still, allowing it to rest without constantly swimming.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 70-104 cm
- Weight
- 1-5 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-25 years
- Swim Speed
- 3 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 100 m
- Water Type
- Saltwater
Diet & Feeding
This shark loves to munch on small critters found hiding in the sand and rocks.
Primary Foods
- Shrimp
- Crabs
- Worms
- Small fish
- Mollusks
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Flower Crab
Portunus pelagicus
A primary food source.
eats
Giant Tiger Prawn
Penaeus monodon
Often found in their benthic habitat.
eaten by
Blacktip Reef Shark
Carcharhinus melanopterus
Smaller sharks are prey for larger reef sharks.
Traits
Spotted
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Also known as
Spotted Bamboo SharkWhitespotted Shark
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Whitespotted Bamboo Shark?
70-104 cm
How much does Whitespotted Bamboo Shark weigh?
1-5 kg
How long does Whitespotted Bamboo Shark live?
15-25 years
What does Whitespotted Bamboo Shark eat?
This shark loves to munch on small critters found hiding in the sand and rocks.
How fast can Whitespotted Bamboo Shark swim?
3 km/h
Where is Whitespotted Bamboo Shark usually found?
Warm shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific, often near coral reefs.
How does Whitespotted Bamboo Shark hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Whitespotted Bamboo Shark go?
100 m
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