Saddle carpetshark
Cirrhoscyllium japonicum
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="saddle-carpetshark"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/saddle-carpetshark/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/saddle-carpetshark/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/saddle-carpetshark/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="saddle-carpetshark"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Overview
Saddle carpetshark (Cirrhoscyllium japonicum) is a marine fish of the family Parascylliidae, in the order Orectolobiformes. Maximum recorded length is 48 cm. Its recorded depth range is 250–290 m.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 48.5 cm |
| Depth Range | 250-290m |
Habitat & Distribution
Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
250-290m
Taxonomy
| Order | Orectolobiformes (Carpet sharks) |
| Family | Parascylliidae |
| Species | Cirrhoscyllium japonicum |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Saddle carpetshark get?
Saddle carpetshark can grow up to 48.5 cm long.
What family does Saddle carpetshark belong to?
Saddle carpetshark (Cirrhoscyllium japonicum) belongs to the family Parascylliidae in the order Orectolobiformes (Carpet sharks).
Similar Fish
Other species in the Parascylliidae family
Aried cat shark
Parascyllium variolatum
NE
Saltwater
Barbelthroat carpet shark
Cirrhoscyllium expolitum
NE
Saltwater
Collar carpetshark
Parascyllium collare
NE
Saltwater
Elongate carpet shark
Parascyllium elongatum
NE
Saltwater
Ginger carpetshark
Parascyllium sparsimaculatum
NE
Saltwater
Rusty carpet shark
Parascyllium ferrugineum
NE
Saltwater
Taiwan saddled carpet shark
Cirrhoscyllium formosanum
NE
Saltwater
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias