




hemiscyllium ocellatum
The Epaulette Shark is a small and friendly shark that can walk on land using its fins! It loves to explore coral reefs and hunt for tasty snacks like crabs and small fish.
生息地: Shallow coral reefs and sandy coastal waters in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Epaulette Shark is a slender, bottom-dwelling shark with a distinctive large, black, white-bordered spot behind each pectoral fin, resembling a military epaulette. Its body is tan to light brown, covered with darker brown spots and bands, providing excellent camouflage against coral and sand.





カテゴリ
魚類レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Epaulette Sharks can use their fins to "walk" on land between tide pools!
Their distinctive black spot looks just like a military officer's epaulette.
These sharks can regenerate lost teeth continuously throughout their entire lives!
They lay unique, leathery egg cases called "mermaid's purses" on the seafloor!
Epaulette Shark can use its strong, paddle-like pectoral and pelvic fins to 'walk' along the seafloor, helping them navigate complex reef environments.
Epaulette Shark can survive for hours with almost no oxygen by reducing brain activity and heart rate, helping them endure isolated tide pools.
Epaulette Shark has eyes adapted for low light, allowing them to effectively hunt for prey in dark crevices and under coral at night.
This shark hunts small crabs, shrimp, worms, and tiny fish in the coral reefs.
Penaeus monodon
A favored invertebrate meal in their habitat.
Portunus pelagicus
Crabs are a common prey item on the seafloor.
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
Larger reef sharks sometimes prey on juveniles.
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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60-107 cm
1-2.5 kg
15-20 年
This shark hunts small crabs, shrimp, worms, and tiny fish in the coral reefs.
8 km/h
Shallow coral reefs and sandy coastal waters in the Indo-Pacific region.
Foraging
50 m
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