description Australian swellshark Overview
The Australian swellshark is Cephaloscyllium laticeps, a catshark found in southern Australian waters. When threatened, it can inflate its body by swallowing water or air, making it harder for a predator to remove it from a crevice or otherwise handle it. This defensive behavior distinguishes the species within the family Scyliorhinidae, and the shark is relevant to studies of Australian marine fauna, catsharks, and anti-predator adaptations.
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What is the scientific name of the Australian swellshark?
The Australian swellshark is Cephaloscyllium laticeps. It is a catshark found in southern Australian waters.
How does the Australian swellshark inflate itself?
When threatened, it can swallow water or air and expand its body. This makes it harder for a predator to pull the shark from a crevice.
Is the Australian swellshark a catshark or an angel shark?
It is a catshark in the genus Cephaloscyllium. Its ability to swell is a defensive trait associated with swellsharks, not angel sharks.
Where is the Australian swellshark found?
It occurs in southern Australian waters. It often uses rocky spaces and crevices where its inflated body can become difficult to dislodge.
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