description Zebra bullhead shark Overview
The zebra bullhead shark, Heterodontus zebra, is a benthic shark in the family Heterodontidae. J. E. Gray described it in 1831, and the species occurs in the central Indo-Pacific from Japan and Korea southward to Australia, including continental and island shelves.
Its pale body is marked by dark vertical bands, and, like other bullhead sharks, it has dorsal-fin spines and lays eggs. It is a distinctive striped member of the bullhead shark group.
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Where does the zebra bullhead shark live?
Heterodontus zebra occurs in the central Indo-Pacific. Its range extends from Japan and Korea southward to Australia, including continental and island shelves.
What does the zebra bullhead shark look like?
It has a pale body with dark zebra-like markings, which give the species its common name. It is a benthic shark, meaning it spends much of its time near the seafloor.
Who described Heterodontus zebra?
J. E. Gray described the zebra bullhead shark in 1831. The species belongs to the family Heterodontidae, the bullhead sharks.
Is the zebra bullhead shark a deep-ocean shark?
It is associated with continental and island shelves in the Indo-Pacific rather than being known only from the open abyss. Its benthic habits keep it close to the seabed.
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