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Banded dogfish

Chiloscyllium griseum

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
77.0 cm
Depth Range
5-100m

Overview

Banded dogfish (Chiloscyllium griseum) is a marine fish of the family Hemiscylliidae (Bamboo Sharks), in the order Orectolobiformes. Maximum recorded length is 77 cm. Its recorded depth range is 5–100 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 77.0 cm
Depth Range 5-100m

Habitat & Distribution

Estuaries

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
5-100m

Taxonomy

Order Orectolobiformes (Carpet sharks)
Family Hemiscylliidae (Bamboo Sharks)
Species Chiloscyllium griseum

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Banded dogfish get?
Banded dogfish can grow up to 77.0 cm long.
Where is Banded dogfish found?
Estuaries
What family does Banded dogfish belong to?
Banded dogfish (Chiloscyllium griseum) belongs to the family Hemiscylliidae (Bamboo Sharks) in the order Orectolobiformes (Carpet sharks).

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