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Hemiscyllium galei

Allen & Erdmann, 2008

Epaulette Shark

Also known as: Cenderawasih Epaulette Shark, Gale's Epaulette Shark

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About
Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

2–25 m

Max size

56.8 cm

Taxonomy
Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Orectolobiformes

Family

Hemiscylliidae

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