Hemiscyllium galei

Allen & Erdmann, 2008



Classification: Elasmobranchii Orectolobiformes Hemiscylliidae

Reference of the original description
Allen, G.R. & Erdmann, M.V. (2008)
Two new species of bamboo sharks (Orectolobiformes: Hemiscylliidae) from Western New Guinea. Aqua, International Journal of Ichthyology, 13(3–4), 93–108

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Types
Hemiscyllium galei
Holotype: NCIP: 6324; Paratype: WAM: P.32888-001;


Description :


Citation: Hemiscyllium galei Allen & Erdmann, 2008: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024

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Hemiscyllium galei Allen & Erdmann, 2008 © Gerald R. Allen, Department of Aquatic Zoology, Western Australian Museum, Perth
Short Description
This species of bamboo shark is distinguished by its unique combination of white lines/spots along the margin of the large, dark saddles on the back, scattered white spots particularly on the upper side, and a row of 7-8 well-defined, horizontally-ovate, dark spots on the lower side between the abdomen and caudal-fin base [7723].

Distribution
Western Pacific: apparently confined to Cenderawasih Bay, Papua Barat Province, Indonesia.

Size / Weight / Age
56.8 cm TL (male/unsexed; [7723])

Habitat
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 4 m [7723]

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=2697;