Slender Bambooshark
Chiloscyllium indicum
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0–90 m
- Max size: 65 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A sluggish bottom shark of shallow coastal sand, mud and reefs across the Indo Pacific, it may even venture into the lower reaches of rivers. It feeds mostly on bottom dwelling invertebrates and small fishes and lays eggs. Listed as vulnerable, it grows to about 65 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Orectolobiformes › Hemiscylliidae › Chiloscyllium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367212.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Bambooshark live?
- The Slender Bambooshark (Chiloscyllium indicum) is typically found at 0–90 m.
- Is the Slender Bambooshark dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Bambooshark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Bambooshark get?
- The Slender Bambooshark grows to about 65 cm.