Whitespotted Bullhead Shark
Heterodontus ramalheira
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 40–305 m
- Max size: 64 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: DD
A blunt, pig snouted shark of the outer shelf and upper slope, the whitespotted bullhead shark works the bottom between about 40 and 305 metres. It crunches crabs and lays eggs in tough cases, and so little is known of its numbers that its status remains data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Heterodontiformes › Heterodontidae › Heterodontus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217626.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitespotted Bullhead Shark live?
- The Whitespotted Bullhead Shark (Heterodontus ramalheira) is typically found at 40–305 m.
- Is the Whitespotted Bullhead Shark dangerous to divers?
- The Whitespotted Bullhead Shark can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Whitespotted Bullhead Shark get?
- The Whitespotted Bullhead Shark grows to about 64 cm.