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Bluegrey Carpetshark
Orectolobiformes

Bluegrey Carpetshark

Geteroscyllium colcloughi

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Max Length

0.8m

Litter Size

6-8 pups

Overview

Un petit requin tapis rarement observé, endémique à une zone étroite du sud-est du Queensland, Australie. En danger critique d'extinction avec une aire de répartition très restreinte. Inoffensif.

Habitat

Ils préfèrent le fond de l'océan dans des zones côtières très peu profondes, moins de 19,7 pieds [6 m].

Distribution

Southwest Pacific & Australia

Est de l'Australie.

Behavior

Inconnu.

Biology

Reproduction
Vivipare aplancental avec 6 à 8 petits par portée

Appearance

Bluegrey Carpetshark illustration
Dorsal
Greyish above, white below, no light spots. The young have conspicuous black markings on their back, dorsal fins, and caudal fin which fade in adults.
Sources:sharksorg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the bluegrey carpetshark dangerous to humans?
The bluegrey carpetshark is not considered dangerous to humans under normal conditions. There are few or no recorded incidents involving this species.
Where does this species data come from?
Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed taxonomy and published references. Incident data is sourced from the Global Shark Attack File and joined to species records by name match.
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