Mozambique bullhead shark

Heterodontus ramalheira

Scattered white spots cover a red brown back

White
Coastal
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Elongated
Large

Mozambique bullhead shark is a marine fish of Western Indian Ocean. The species occupies marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 64 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Bullhead Sharks
Family: Heterodontidae
Genus: Heterodontus
Maximum length: 64 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: off southern Mozambique and Natal, South Africa (Ref. 5578 ), also off the eastern shore of the Arabian Peninsula.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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