Brown-banded bamboo shark

* ambiguous synonym

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Original source: Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Author Zul M Rosle from Kuantan, Mal
Author: Zul M Rosle from Kuantan, Malaysia

Brown-banded Bamboo Sharks in Captivity: This species does very well in captivity, and feeds rather easily, once acclimated. These species has been known to breed in captivity. The species does will with some live rock decor. More

Brown-banded Bamboo Sharks are common in the nooks and crannies at Narrow Neck Reef Gold Coast QLD Australia Depth: 9 m Dive Site: Narrow Neck Reef Submitted: 19/04/2007 More

The brown-banded bamboo shark is nocturnal and hunts animals that live on the bottom of the ocean floor, including small fishes and invertebrates such as crabs. More

The brown-banded bamboo shark is named for the coloration it has as a juvenile. Thick, chocolate-brown bands run across its body. The bands fade as the shark matures. This species also is a member of the carpet shark family. More

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Order : Orectolobiformes
Family : Hemiscylliidae
Genus : Chiloscyllium
Species : Chiloscyllium griseum
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Brown-banded bamboo shark (Chiloscyllium griseum)