Carpet shark
Ginglymostoma cirratum
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Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Longitud Máxima
430,0 cm
Peso Máximo
109,58 kg
Rango de Profundidad
0-130m
Familia
Overview
Carpet shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) is a marine fish of the family Ginglymostomatidae (Nurse Sharks), in the order Orectolobiformes. Maximum recorded length is 430 cm, with a maximum published weight of 110 kg. Its recorded depth range is 0–130 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 430,0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 109,58 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 0-130m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
0-130m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Orectolobiformes (Carpet sharks) |
| Familia | Ginglymostomatidae (Nurse Sharks) |
| Especies | Ginglymostoma cirratum |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Carpet shark get?
Carpet shark can grow up to 430.0 cm long and weigh 109.58 kg.
Where is Carpet shark found?
Coral reefs
What family does Carpet shark belong to?
Carpet shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) belongs to the family Ginglymostomatidae (Nurse Sharks) in the order Orectolobiformes (Carpet sharks).
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