Slightly stout but still slender body, elongated peduncle. Mouth well in front of eyes, spiracle behind eyes. Both dorsal fins of similar size. Origin of first dorsal fin over or slightly behind insertion of pectoral fins. Anal fin ends right at caudal fin.
Coloration
Unique black hood on head. Scattered large white spots over entire body, also small dark spots but no conspicuous ocellus on shoulder region. No dark crossbands on ventral tail surface.
Distribution
Western South Pacific: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia.
Biology
An inshore bottom-living species. Little known.
Diet
Feeds on invertebrates.
Size
Maximum size about 75 cm, average size between 50 and 70 cm.
Reproduction
Most likely oviparous (egg laying).
Similar Species
Other "epaulette sharks" have a similar appearance but the "hood" on head is unmistakable.
Vulnerability
Category:Vulnerable (VU) Criteria:B2ab(ii, iii, v) Last evaluated:2021 Trend:
