Image Bank - Sharks and Rays
Crested Hornshark
Reference |
IB0025 |
Category |
Sharks and Rays |
Family Name |
Hornsharks - HETERODONTIDAE |
Common Name |
Crested Hornshark |
Scientific Name |
Heterodontus galeatus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Hornsharks are noctural bottom dwellers and are found in coastal waters down to about 200 m. They feed on molluscs, sea urchins, crustaceans and other invertebrates. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia
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