Hemiscyllium freycineti

Hemiscyllium freycineti (Quoy and Gaimard, 1824) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Hemiscylliidae (order Orectolobiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the Indonesian speckled carpet shark.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Hemiscyllium freycineti (Quoy and Gaimard, 1824) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

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

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

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