Heteroscyllium colcloughi (Ogilby, 1908)

Bluegray carpetshark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Orectolobiformes \| Brachaeluridae
Synonyms	Brachaelurus colcloughi, ... more
Common names	Requin aveugle gris-bleu, Tiburón ciego gris, Colclough's shark, ... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V. 2001. (Ref. 43278)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 76.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 13576)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range ? - 6 m (Ref. 43278)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 12°S - 29°S, 143°E - 154°E

Southwest Pacific: endemic to Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. No white spots on body (Ref. 13576). Caudal fin with its upper lobe at a low angle above body axis, with a strong terminal lobe and subterminal notch but no ventral lobe (Ref. 13576).

A little-known shark found on the continental shelf close inshore (Ref. 247). Feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 43278). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 43278, 50449).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Vulnerable (VU) (C2b)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 1.2500

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be <100)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate to high vulnerability (45 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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