Stegostoma fasciatum

Stegostoma fasciatum (Hermann, 1783) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Stegostomatidae (order Orectolobiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the zebra shark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Stegostoma fasciatum (Hermann, 1783) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Orectolobiformes, Stegostoma fasciatum exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Stegostomatidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Stegostomatidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.