Image Bank - Sharks and Rays
Epaulette Shark,swimming
Reference |
IB0058 |
Category |
Sharks and Rays |
Family Name |
Longtail Carpetsharks - HEMISCYLLIIDAE |
Common Name |
Epaulette Shark,swimming |
Scientific Name |
Hemiscyllium ocellatum |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Longtail Carpetsharks are able to survive long periods out of water, an adaptation to the frequents standings they endure in this habitat. They forage nocturnally for molluscs, crustaceans and small fish. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |