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Heterodontus ramalheira (Smith, 1949) Whitespotted bullhead shark |
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| Family: | Heterodontidae (Bullhead, horn, or Port Jackson sharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 64 cm TL (male/unsexed); 83 cm TL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 40 - 305 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: off southern Mozambique and Natal, South Africa (Ref. 5578), also off the eastern shore of the Arabian Peninsula. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 2-2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0-0; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Dark red-brown with scattered white spots (Ref. 6576). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the outer continental shelf and uppermost slopes (Ref. 247, 43278). Benthic (Ref. 43278). Feeds on crabs (Ref. 5578, 43278). Oviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 April 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||